Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Citi, Swift Demonstrate Hybrid Fiat-Digital Settlement Model to Mitigate FX Risk

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

The pilot demonstrates how existing infrastructure can support synchronised payment-versus-payment settlement across traditional and distributed ledger networks.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Unveils 'Project Rio' Platform for Real-time FX Market Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

New open-source tool developed with central banks aims to provide market insights with sub-two-second latency for policymakers.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Unveils New Platform to Modernise Financial Crime Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

The new AUSTRAC Online portal aims to simplify compliance for over 17,000 regulated businesses, concluding a multi-year systems transformation.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.

AML / KYC

China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Alibaba Explores Bank-Backed Deposit Token to Streamline Cross-border Payments

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

The tech giant seeks a compliant path for cross-border payments as Chinese regulators increase pressure on private digital money.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Arrests Two Men Deported from Thailand and Cambodia

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

Two Singaporean men deported from Thailand and Cambodia were arrested for allegedly aiding overseas scam centres targeting Singaporeans.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Mandate FI, VASP Anti-Fraud Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

Amendments establish four mechanisms, including cross-industry data sharing and tech platforms, to combat financial crime.