Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

By Editors | 29/07/2025

Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Pushes Data-sharing Infrastructure to Boost SME Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2025

The HKMA is advancing its Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) with new pilots in credit scoring and logistics data, aiming to streamline lending and cut costs for businesses.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Governor Signals Coming End to Free UPI Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2025

RBI Governor says costs for the popular digital payment system must be paid for it to be sustainable, hinting at future user or collective charges.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Postal Department, NIPL to Tackle Inward Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The joint initiative aims to create a secure, real-time, and cost-effective cross-border remittance system by linking UPI with the global postal network.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Fintech KONA I Set to Showcase KRW-Backed Stablecoin

By Mark Johnston | 28/07/2025

The stablecoin will feature dual support for both QR code payments and existing credit card payment infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.