Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    Vietnam Mandates In-Person Biometric Verification for CDD

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

    New regulations require in-person biometric verification for account opening and create new reporting duties for banks to combat financial crime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Investigates Major Cyberattack on National Credit Information Center

    By Mark Johnston | 13/09/2025

    Regulators launch investigation after hackers claim to have stolen data on most of the population; financial institutions told to review cybersecurity standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT Pilot Tokenised Fund in Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    The collaboration between UBS, Chainlink and DigiFT, aims to create an automated, institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenisation under regulated conditions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korean Crypto Exchanges and KCMI Launch Policy Research Group

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    The new body, formed by exchange alliance DAXA and the Korea Capital Market Institute, aims to provide analysis to support digital asset regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Flags Digital Fraud as Higher Priority Than Crypto, CRE Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    Arthur Yuen said at the FT Live Asia Banking Summit on Thursday that the impact of digital fraud on the broader economy and social fabric is systemic.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.

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