Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Demands CEO Accountability After Lotte Card Data Breach

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

FSS Korea governor warns of “zero-tolerance” and severe penalties for cybersecurity failures following a string of hacking incidents.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple Partner for Tokenised Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The partnership offers institutional investors tokenised trading and lending solutions, using sgBENJI tokens and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.

Trending

Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.