Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Fines Revolut Payments for Late IFTI Reporting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

    AUSTRAC said Revolut Payments self-disclosed the reporting failures and subsequently implemented remedial controls.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Pilot CBDC for KRW 110 Trillion Subsidy Programme

    By Editors | 03/09/2025

    BOK will partner with select commercial banks willing to invest in the CBDC project and related technology and infrastructure.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Director Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar AI Trading Scam

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    Ong Kai Min has pleaded guilty to cheating investors in a bogus AI trading scheme that raised nearly SGD 4 million, with funds diverted for personal and business use instead of trading as promised.

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea Releases Guidelines on Personal Data Use in AI

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    New framework details legal basis, risk management, and governance for organisations developing or using GenAI systems.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Deepens SME Accounting Data Pilot to Boost Lending

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    Regulators are tasking banks with using new standardised data to build credit models and innovate online loan products for small businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    AML / KYC

    Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms

    By Nathan Lynch | 02/09/2025

    The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

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