FINTECH / REGTECH

    Market Infrastructure

    Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

    APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/08/2025

    Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

    The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India to Introduce New IT Audit Standards for Startups, Fintechs

    By Mark Johnston | 24/08/2025

    ICAI aims to enable chartered accountants to identify and help mitigate critical IT-related risks, such as cybersecurity threats, data breaches and system failures.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Halts Payment ID Rollout Amid Privacy Outcry

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

    The Payment ID trial run, now deferred, has sparked debate on digital privacy, cybersecurity, and BI's preparedness for the innovation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

    By Editors | 23/08/2025

    New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

    AML / KYC

    Bank of Thailand Clarifies Scope of New Mobile Transfer Limits

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    BOT has clarified that a new THB 50,000 daily transfer limit will only apply to specific high-risk and new customer groups, not all users.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA to Create New Bureau for Crypto, Insurance, Asset Management

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    The FSA plans to reorganise in 2026, creating a new body to oversee digital finance and crypto-assets alongside insurance and asset management.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    China State Council to Consider Roadmap for Yuan Stablecoin - Reports

    By Editors | 22/08/2025

    Top policymakers will consider a plan to authorise yuan-backed stablecoins. Hong Kong and Shanghai are positioned as potential implementation hubs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UDPN, G+D, GFT Back Commercial Bank Money Token Push

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

    The three firms join the CBMT project as technical partners to enable secure, DLT-based business transactions.

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