Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Targets AI, Cyber Risk, and Anti-Fraud in 2026 Priorities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The HKMA detailed five key pillars for 2026, focusing on technology risk, SME credit flow, and investor protection.

Fintech / Regtech

Laos and UAE to Jointly Launch ASEAN Digital and AI Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The partnerships aim to secure business transactions, modernise state administration, and strengthen technical capacity in digital technology and cybersecurity sectors.

AML / KYC

No Silver Bullet for Trade Finance Price Checks: ITFA Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

An ITFA paper details the complexities of detecting price manipulation, stressing a risk-based approach over a single transaction analysis.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches Cybersecurity Assessment Framework for FIs

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

The new four-tier assessment framework allows firms to self-diagnose security posture as network separation rules are set to be relaxed.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS to Set Security Standards for Online Loan Brokers

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

New rules for IT facilities and staffing will be released by mid-2026, with a grace period until July 2027.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.