Fintech / Regtech

    ESG / Sustainability

    Finance Sector Risks Losing Public Trust Over AI Ethics, Report Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    A new report by the ACCA and the CISI urges action on skills and governance, highlighting risks from 'black box' algorithms, audit automation and undisclosed data sharing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Enlists Accounting Body for Sovereign AI Model Development

    By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

    The ICAI will provide financial data from listed companies to support the nation's sovereign AI ambitions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Mandates Phishing-Resistant MFA for Online Brokers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    New rules require default phishing-resistant authentication for key operations and ban login links in emails to combat rising fraud.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

    As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

    The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

    This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's New Cheque Clearing System Faces Teething Problems

    By Editors | 15/10/2025

    A bank employees' union has flagged software glitches and inadequate training, leading to delays and increased workloads during the Diwali season.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Launches First Industry-Wide Skills Platform for Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

    The digital platform benchmarks workforce capabilities and accelerates upskilling across Malaysia’s financial sector in line with national talent goals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

    By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

    The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    OJK Indonesia Mandates Security Overhaul After Cyber-Attack on Brokers

    By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

    Regulators have ordered securities firms to strengthen digital defences and risk management following an attack that exploited system weaknesses.

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