Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK to Expand CBDC Pilot to Include P2P Transfers

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2025

BOK is set to widen its digital currency trial by adding person-to-person transfers and a digital welfare voucher system.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.

AML / KYC

Southeast Asian Crime Syndicates Are Now Operating Globally – UNODC

By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2025

UNODC says East and Southeast Asian organised crime groups are spreading “like a cancer”, driven by new technologies and mounting law enforcement pressure.

Fintech / Regtech

China, Vietnam to Collaborate on Cross-border QR Payments

By Editors | 22/04/2025

ICBC, UnionPay, NAPAS and Vietcombank signed an agreement to establish interoperability between China and Vietnam’s QR code payment infrastructure.

AML / KYC

Coordinated and Agile Response Needed to Address Financial Crime Threats in APAC

By Bradley Maclean | 22/04/2025

Regulation Asia Co-founder Bradley Maclean discusses newly published research and what the findings say about the ongoing fight against financial crime.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong DPO Publishes Technical and Application Guideline for GenAI

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The guideline is intended to facilitate the development and application of generative AI technology in a safe and responsible manner

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Guidance on Defending Against DDoS Attacks

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

HKMA shares key learnings from DDoS incidents in Hong Kong that resulted in service impacts and disruptions for customers

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Help Thailand Upgrade Clearing & Settlement Infrastructure

By Editors | 21/04/2025

Korea Exchange signed a contract to supply the Stock Exchange of Thailand with a next-generation clearing and settlement system.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Thailand Selects Winners of New Virtual Bank Licences

By Editors | 21/04/2025

BOT selected three consortia led by SCB X, Krungthai Bank, and Ascend Money Group. Final approval from the Finance Minister is expected by mid-2025.