Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Japan, UK Seek Alignment on ISSB, Basel III and Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Regulators discussed sustainability reporting, digital assets, and reaffirmed their commitment to the full, timely, and consistent implementation of Basel III.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Overhaul Disclosures After Designation Error

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

KRX will create a new oversight committee and use AI to vet market-moving announcements after mistakenly clearing a company's administrative status.

Fintech / Regtech

India Steps Up Measures to Combat Fraudulent Loan Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

Regulators have launched an official app directory, enhanced enforcement measures, and clarified rules to protect consumers from unauthorised mobile lending platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Expands CBDC Pilot to Test Subsidies, P2P Transfers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The central bank is adding two more lenders to its 'Project Hangang' pilot and will test programmable payments for government subsidies.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Launches Online Loan Refinancing for Small Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Starting March 18, small business owners can switch eligible working capital loans to lower-interest products using mobile apps, as part of Korea’s push to expand digital services.

Enforcement

Korea Launches AML Crackdown Targeting VCs, Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

Regulators have announced coordinated inspection plans and a new public-private partnership to combat money laundering through emerging financial channels.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches Public Complaints Data Portal for FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The new interactive dashboard allows public comparison of firms’ complaint handling, aiming to boost transparency and flag emerging industry issues.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Warns Small Mutual Banks on Viability Amid Rising Tech Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

APRA's Therese McCarthy Hockey highlighted a growing divide in the mutual banking sector, urging smaller players to adapt or risk failure.