Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

S. Korea 'Me-conomy' Trend Drives Uptake of Death Benefit Annuitisation

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

South Koreans are converting whole life insurance policies into annuities, a new service driven by financial authorities and a desire for pre-retirement liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Banks Partnering With Tech Firms on Stablecoin Projects - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Major financial groups are forming alliances with Naver, Samsung and Kakao as regulators prepare a legal framework for stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong AFRC to Assess Use of AI by Audit Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The AFRC will launch a consultation on an assurance framework and work to develop AI guidance for audit firms.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Mandate Registration for Crypto Exchange Tech Providers

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Regulator moves to close security loopholes exposed by the JPY 48.2 billion DMM Bitcoin breach, requiring third-party system providers to register.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Proposes New Rules for PSOs and E-Money Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

Draft regulations introduce stricter PSO liabilities and open the e-money market to non-bank entities.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Risks 'Being Left Behind' on Tokenisation, ASIC Chair Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

ASIC chair has called for urgent action, regulatory reform, and a relaunch of its innovation hub to capitalise on DLT developments.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.