Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.

Fintech / Regtech

India's New Cheque Clearing System Faces Teething Problems

By Editors | 15/10/2025

A bank employees' union has flagged software glitches and inadequate training, leading to delays and increased workloads during the Diwali season.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches First Industry-Wide Skills Platform for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The digital platform benchmarks workforce capabilities and accelerates upskilling across Malaysia’s financial sector in line with national talent goals.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Mandates Security Overhaul After Cyber-Attack on Brokers

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Regulators have ordered securities firms to strengthen digital defences and risk management following an attack that exploited system weaknesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Payment System Roll Out Looms

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The new system will link bank accounts, mobile wallets, and PSPs, allowing real-time fund transfers nationwide through the national payment switch.

Fintech / Regtech

China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.