Fintech / Regtech

    Market Infrastructure

    China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

    ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GLEIF Opens Shanghai Office Amid China's Push for Digital IDs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The foundation's move supports China’s drive to digitalise trade and follows local incentives to subsidise Legal Entity Identifier issuance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China Reaffirms Crypto Ban, Warns on Stablecoin Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The PBOC will continue its crackdown on virtual currencies and monitor overseas stablecoins while launching new e-CNY infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank of Korea Publishes Analysis of Won Stablecoin Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The BOK's new white paper outlines major risks to financial stability and proposes a strict, bank-centric regulatory framework ahead of planned legislation.

    Market Infrastructure

    Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Launches Protocol to Automate Equity Derivatives Documentation Updates

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    New framework allows firms to automatically adopt the latest contract definitions, aiming to end manually intensive bilateral updates for market participants.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA to Undertake Targeted Review of Financial Sector AI Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2025

    The regulator warns that financial firms are now 'technology companies' and must manage risks from legacy systems, cyber threats, and reliance on third parties.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

    The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.

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