Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

FIs Remain Wary of AI as They Move to Modernise Reg Reporting

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 23/03/2026

Despite a regulatory push to modernise, financial institutions are hesitant to use AI in reporting due to accuracy and validation concerns.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SBI Launches Japan's First Stablecoin Lending Service for Retail

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

The service offers high yields on USDC but comes with explicit counterparty and liquidity risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Set to Expand of Digital Yuan Operator Network - Report

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

China's central bank is preparing to more than double the number of banks authorised to operate the digital yuan, as a shift to interest-bearing status boosts commercial incentives.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Official Sheds Light on Approach to 'Responsible Innovation'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

Carmen Chu outlined the HKMA's push to move "from principles to practices" in the adoption of financial technology.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Overhaul Disclosures After Designation Error

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

KRX will create a new oversight committee and use AI to vet market-moving announcements after mistakenly clearing a company's administrative status.

Fintech / Regtech

India Steps Up Measures to Combat Fraudulent Loan Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

Regulators have launched an official app directory, enhanced enforcement measures, and clarified rules to protect consumers from unauthorised mobile lending platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Expands CBDC Pilot to Test Subsidies, P2P Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The central bank is adding two more lenders to its 'Project Hangang' pilot and will test programmable payments for government subsidies.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Launches Online Loan Refinancing for Small Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Starting March 18, small business owners can switch eligible working capital loans to lower-interest products using mobile apps, as part of Korea’s push to expand digital services.