Fintech / Regtech

G7 Urges Financial Sector to Address Emerging AI Cyber Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The G7 Cyber Expert Group has outlined key considerations for financial firms and regulators to manage the AI-related cybersecurity risks.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Fintech Sandbox Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The framework introduces sandboxes and referral mechanisms to support fintech innovation and collaboration between India and foreign entities.

Fintech / Regtech

Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.

Market Infrastructure

Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

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