Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    World Bank, ICMA Detail Work on New AI Tool to Streamline Bond Issuance

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    Project SHASTRA uses generative AI and ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy to tackle post-trade inefficiencies and create a 'single source of truth'.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Unlock Venture Capital Access for Fractional Investment Platforms

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Ministry of SMEs and Startups proposes regulatory revisions to prevent funding freezes for unlisted stock and fractional investment operators entering the formal financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Official Discusses Approach to AI Regulation, Anti-fraud Strategy

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

    In a speech, Executive Director Alan Au outlined the HKMA's regulatory approach to Generative AI and measures to combat financial fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Says Payment Pre-validation is Key to Reducing Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

    A BIS paper warns that global adoption of payment pre-validation remains slow despite its strong potential to cut errors and curb fraud in international transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Insurers to Launch National AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

    The industry-wide initiative aims to securely share data to combat organised crime, with a focus on privacy and regulatory alignment.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Eyes QR Payments Link with China, Korea by 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Bank Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year to expand its QRIS payment standard to East Asia and India.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2025

    The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s NPCI Tightens Scrutiny of UPI Third-party Apps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2025

    The UPI operator is raising compliance requirements for third-party apps amid concerns over governance lapses and rising regulatory scrutiny.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Releases Findings from Payments Infrastructure Consultation

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    The consultation revealed calls for enforceable standards, clear fraud liability, and stronger governance before legacy payment systems are retired.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Notifies Final Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    India has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, establishing detailed compliance obligations and strengthened privacy safeguards.

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