Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

China Quants, Brokers Reportedly Awaiting Clarity on Rumoured HFT Curbs

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The rumoured changes include a mandatory delay for trade order submissions and the removal of client-dedicated trading equipment from exchange facilities.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Enforcement

Interpol Convenes Asian Nations to Forge Anti-Scam Centre Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A five-day meeting brought together Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines to learn from regional experts and develop national strategies against fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC to Target Fraud, VASP Risks in 2026 Examinations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The examinations plan for 2026 signals a heightened focus on financial crime and mis-selling, while introducing key new requirements for VASPs and cloud security.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Moves Towards ATM Facial Detection Rules to Combat Fraud

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators are considering rules that would require ATM users to remove face coverings, with some banks already piloting alerts and transaction blocks.