Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Launches Review of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

The review will assess the scheme's effectiveness, its administration by ASIC, and its potential to support future innovations like AI.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

Fintech / Regtech

Tokyo Details Initiatives to Become Leading Global Financial City

By Editors | 03/11/2025

Tokyo is focusing on sustainable finance, innovation, and breaking down language barriers to attract foreign firms and talent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Maybank, BNP Paribas and Marketnode Launch Tokenised Money Market Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The launch is expected to mainstream fund tokenisation, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for traditional investment products.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Scams Run by Chinese Nationals

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

A new report found that Chinese nationals masterminded large-scale instant loan and cryptocurrency scams in India, funnelling over INR 280 billion through shell companies and digital payment channels.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Seeks Relaxation of Digital Bank Ownership Cap

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The central bank has asked the Finance Ministry to ease shareholding limits for digital bank investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Charts Roadmap for Asset Tokenisation in Finance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

New discussion paper sets guiding principles for safe tokenisation trials, stressing regulated access, focus on traditional assets, and preservation of ringgit stability.