Fintech / Regtech

Amendments to Singapore’s Cybersecurity Act Now Into Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The new provisions expand oversight of critical systems and empower regulators to respond to evolving cyber threats through new powers and reporting obligations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea’s FSS to Deploy Generative AI for Complaint Management

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

South Korea's FSS aims to cut processing times for 100,000 annual complaints and detect unfair trading, amid bias concerns.

AML / KYC

Scams Cost Indonesia USD 3.3 Billion Annually, Report Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

New GASA report highlights the scale of fraud, with bank transfers being the top payment method and growing calls for FIs to reimburse victims.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches 2nd Cyber Insurance Pilot Targeting Key Sectors

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Regulators aim to improve standards and integrate financial and cyber services, with banks, asset managers, and insurers named as key targets.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

Fintech / Regtech

Bahrain and India Launch Connected Instant Payment Systems

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The instant payment link enables real-time cross-border transfers and strengthens bilateral financial and fintech ties between the two countries.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Digital Banks Win High Public Trust: HKAB Survey

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

New HKAB survey finds user confidence in digital banks is strongly linked to awareness of HKMA oversight and deposit protection.

Fintech / Regtech

Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenised Fund Under Hong Kong's New 'Fintech 2030' Plan

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

The launch is the first initiative under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s new five-year strategy to embed AI and blockchain in finance.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Urges Tech Platforms to Curb Online Investment Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The regulator seeks stronger verification and labelling systems from social media and app platforms to protect investors.

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