FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Sets Deadlines for Migration to ISO 20022

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Scheduled banks must complete all preparatory work in June 2025 and commence testing activities from July 2025.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Enhances Fintech Innovation Hub with Tiered Mentorship Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC has launched Fintech Innovation Park 2.0, providing tiered mentorship and other enhanced resources to help fintech startups grow.

Fintech / Regtech

New Rules for BNPL Providers Take Effect in Australia

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Australia starts enforcing stricter BNPL regulations, requiring providers to conduct credit checks before allowing customers to borrow money.

Securities / Derivatives

Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.

Enforcement

Singapore to Block Websites of Two Unlicensed Online Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

From 20 June, the Singapore public will not be able to access Octa and XM’s online platforms as they don’t have the requisite licences.

Fintech / Regtech

China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.

AML / KYC

A Paradigm Shift in How We Fight Financial Crime

By Hiroshi Ozaki | 09/06/2025

At a recent roundtable in Tokyo, participants discussed strategies to fight financial crime in the age of AI and globalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia and Vietnam Sign Fintech MoU

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025

The agreement focuses on developing a robust fintech ecosystem and facilitating bilateral trade and investment in the financial services and technology sectors.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong SFC Urges Brokers to Enhance Security Against SMS Phishing Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Hong Kong’s SFC has directed brokers to implement robust and up-to-date measures to safeguard against cyber fraud and SMS phishing scams.