Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Developing New Rules to Support Elderly Banking Consumers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

Regulators will issue elderly-friendly banking guidelines to improve the banking experience for seniors, and require banks to offer a "default no-online banking" option to customers.

Fintech / Regtech

PayPal Partners With India UPI and China Tenpay on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

New platform aims to simplify cross-border payments for nearly two billion users. NPCI's Ritesh Shukla said the initiative will significantly expand UPI’s global footprint.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

By Editors | 25/07/2025

Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea’s FSS to Impose "Severe Penalties" on Payment Firms Linked to Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

Criminal investigations are underway after the FSS uncovered illegal activities at several payment gateway firms, including laundering of phishing funds and fraudulent loans.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Monitor Social Media and Online Forums

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

New market surveillance rules taking effect this month will curb unfair trading based on undisclosed information.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Majors Release Draft Framework for Public Blockchain Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

A coalition including DTCC, Euroclear and major banks has launched a framework to help regulated firms manage non-financial risks on public blockchains.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Issues Rules on Internal Controls for Securities Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

The rules outline stricter requirements for underwriters, brokers, and regional securities firms, focusing on due diligence and IT governance.

Fintech / Regtech

Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response

By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Plans Law to Mandate MyDigital ID Amid Low Uptake

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

The legislation is expected to boost uptake beyond the current 2.8 million users and restore public confidence in the platform.