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Fintech / Regtech

South Korea to Ban 'Dark Patterns' in Online Financial Sales

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

The FSC has established detailed guidelines prohibiting 15 types of deceptive online sales tactics, effective from April 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea's Anti-Voice Phishing Crackdown Shows Early Success

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Fraud losses have fallen in recent months following a government crackdown that includes new liability rules for financial firms and enhanced detection platforms.

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Taiwan Sets New Cold Wallet Ratios, Certification Rules for Crypto Custodians

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Regulators have set specific cold-to-hot wallet ratios and made international security certifications compulsory for virtual asset custodians.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea: KSD and KRX Launch Real-Time Securities Data Sharing System

By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

The KSD and KRX have operationalised the first phase of a joint project to standardise issuance and distribution data, aiming to eliminate manual processing inefficiencies.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Announces Launch of New 'Money Safe' Service at All Retail Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

All 28 retail banks are required to offer the deposit-locking service with mandatory in-person verification from 31 December.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Market Infrastructure

China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.