Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    StanChart to Explore MYR Stablecoin in BNM Regulatory Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    The bank will act as issuer while Capital A Bhd, the parent company of AirAsia, tests wholesale use cases within BNM's innovation hub.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Pakistan Explores Tokenisation with Binance, Grants Initial Crypto Approvals

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    Government signs non-binding MoU while the new virtual asset regulator grants initial approvals to Binance and HTX.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Bulletin Calls for Regulatory Action on Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

    The bulletin says inconsistent jurisdictional implementation is slowing progress, urging action on standards and non-bank access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Grants Approval for Digital Payments Intelligence Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

    SBI and Bank of Baroda take the lead in building a shared digital payments intelligence platform to strengthen real-time fraud detection across the financial system.

    AML / KYC

    Australia's FAAA Launches Digital ID Tool to Meet AML Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    The tool, launched by the Financial Advice Association of Australia, aims to help financial advisers meet 'Safe Harbour' provisions under AML/CTF laws.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Publishes Report on Quantum-Safe Payment System Tests

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

    BIS confirms post-quantum cryptography can function in real payment systems, advancing efforts to protect global finance from future quantum threats.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australian Fintechs to Pilot Tokenised Asset-Backed Securities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/12/2025

    A consortium of fintech firms will pilot a tokenised AUD 250 million asset-backed security under the RBA's Project Acacia.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Shifts Reserve Ratio Reporting to Calendar Based System

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

    The RBI has aligned Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio reporting with calendar months and mandated digital submissions for all banks.

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