Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Bundesbank Partner on Cross-Border Digital Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2025

The pact aims to develop interoperable tokenised settlement solutions and streamline cross-border payments, FX and securities flows between Singapore and Germany.

Fintech / Regtech

Fed Governor in Singapore to Warn of AI Systemic Risk and Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2025

Michael Barr has warned financial firms about AI risks like market manipulation and systemic instability, urging careful management.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Completes First Live wCBDC Settlement on SGD Testnet

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The trial shows banks can settle interbank overnight lending using wholesale CBDC on the new SGD Testnet, paving the way for future issuance of tokenised MAS Bills.

Fintech / Regtech

UK, Singapore, Thailand to Jointly Test Synchronised FX Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The three central banks will trial atomic, real-time FX settlement using interoperable RTGS and DLT systems, aiming to strengthen cross-border payments infrastructure.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Launches Live Pilot for Tokenised Deposits, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

HKMA's new EnsembleTX project will test real-value settlement with major banks and asset managers, outlining a path to central bank money.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Consults on New AI Risk Management Guidelines for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

MAS proposes that FIs must maintain full AI inventories, conduct risk-materiality assessments and implement robust data, testing and monitoring controls across the AI life cycle.

Fintech / Regtech

China's Capital Controls Fuelling Global Money Laundering Threat, RUSI Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new paper finds Chinese Money Laundering Organisations are a dominant global force, but concludes there is no public evidence of Chinese state direction.

Market Infrastructure

BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cybercrime Surges as AI-Powered Threats and Real-Time Scams Challenge Banks

By Nathan Lynch | 14/11/2025

AI-driven cyberattacks, real-time payment scams and “dynamic friction” were hot topics at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival.