Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025

SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.

Capital / Liquidity

SBV Seeks to Delay Digital Banks, Basel III Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

The State Bank of Vietnam does not support the government’s plan to implement Basel III standards from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Green Finance Implementation Plan for Banking, Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025

The green finance implementation plan is part of a broader strategy for China to achieve its peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.

Fintech / Regtech

AliPay Allows American Express to Link Cards to Payments App

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

Amex members can now link their cards to the Alipay digital wallet, enabling them to make payments at merchants across the mainland.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: Harnessing AI Amid Challenges and Opportunities

By Bradley Maclean | 27/02/2025

Hong Kong has made significant progress in promoting AI adoption and integration across FIs, but more opportunities for innovation and growth exist.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils New Measures to Boost Status as Global Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

HKEX is preparing for T+1 settlement and planning a new listing channel for technology firms. Government to issue new policy statement on virtual assets.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Launches New Capital Market Suptech Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The new application uses big data analytics to improve surveillance, monitoring, and analysis in the capital market sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.