Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Bursa Malaysia to Issue New Cybersecurity Rules by October

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Bursa Malaysia will issue cybersecurity guidelines by October as part of its response to unauthorised trading incidents that occurred in April.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh to Restart Digital Bank Licensing in August

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The central bank will invite new applications, demanding significant investment capacity, following a review of a previously criticised licensing process.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea’s Financial Sector Steps Up Oversight of Business Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Korean regulators and financial institutions have agreed to strict monitoring of small business loans and warned of further action if housing markets overheat again.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Drafts Tiered Capital Rules for Digital-Centric Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The BSP says the new framework links prudential requirements to digitalisation levels, with top-tier banks facing potential mandatory conversion to a digital bank licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Card Companies Race to Secure Role in Stablecoin Future

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

Card firms are forming a task force, filing trademarks and engaging with regulators to ensure their participation in the emerging digital currency ecosystem.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches New Blockchain Based Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The National Data Center has unveiled NDAChain, a permissioned blockchain platform to secure digital ID, data verification, and public–private digital services.

AML / KYC

Critical Lessons in NAB’s Enforcement Action From AUSTRAC

By Nathan Lynch | 29/07/2025

Australia’s NAB has avoided a potential billion-dollar AML/CTF penalty and closed out a mammoth enforceable undertaking. The case is a masterclass in regulatory remediation, writes Nathan Lynch.

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Paper Maps Out Path to Stronger Bank Supervision

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The paper identifies key drivers of supervisory effectiveness, including risk-based oversight, early intervention, and better use of technology to ensure banks address vulnerabilities promptly.