Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Drafts Legal Roadmaps for AI and New Tech in Digital Finance

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Government preparing legal foundations for AI and semiconductors to support financial innovation, enhance security, and ensure data sovereignty.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea: Three Consortia Vie for New Fractional Investment Trading Licences

By Editors | 03/11/2025

Three groups, including one led by KRX, have applied for licences to operate secondary trading platforms for fractional investments.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Central Bank Seeks Oversight on Stablecoin Licensing, Warns of Risks

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Taiwan central bank advises regulator on reserve requirements, deposit risks, and its own role in licensing as Taiwan drafts new virtual asset law.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Approves Digital Shareholder Gift Platform to Boost E-Voting

By Editors | 03/11/2025

The new "eGift" service, operated by the TDCC, aims to increase shareholder activism and support corporate ESG policies by incentivising electronic voting.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Kyrgyzstan Advances Digital Asset Framework with Stablecoin Launch and CBDC Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Kyrgyzstan has introduced the som-pegged KGST stablecoin and directs its central bank to begin a three-phase digital som pilot.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details GenAI Banking Success, Launches Project for AI Auditing

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

HKMA has shared key findings from its GenAI sandbox, highlighting practical uses and launching a new regulatory project.