Fintech / Regtech

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.

Fintech / Regtech

GFTN Launches AI Research Intelligence Platform for Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

ALFIN integrates verified data from global regulators, investors, and innovators to deliver explainable, analyst-grade insights.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Cybercrime Agency Partners Fintech to Shape Digital Finance Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

The CICC's partnership with digital lender Juanhand will provide the government agency with industry insights to develop evidence-based regulations for the sector.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS, Singapore Police Warn of New Scam Using Doctored ID Cards

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The new scam tactic involves the use of digitally altered identity cards to open payment service accounts, which are then used to receive proceeds from scams.