Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

Securities / Derivatives

UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 06/07/2025

Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Amends FinTech Grant Rules to Enhance Transparency

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The FSC has revised its FinTech grant programme, clarifying ineligible costs and formalising its review process to spur innovation.

Market Infrastructure

FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

By Editors | 05/07/2025

The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

Market Infrastructure

Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

By Editors | 04/07/2025

An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

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