Fintech / Regtech

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    ASIC has updated its guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan's SBI Holdings to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2025

    The stablecoin will be structured as a “Type 3 Electronic Payment Instrument”, which means it will not be subject to a cap on domestic remittances and fund balances.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia's CIMB to Pilot Tokenised Sukuk Under Regulator Programme

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The bank will join a pilot led by the securities regulator and sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, aiming to build a regulated digital asset ecosystem.

    Fintech / Regtech

    StanChart Launches Tokenised Deposits Under HK, Singapore Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    The solution for multi-currency, 24/7 liquidity management was launched under the HKMA's Project Ensemble and MAS's Project Guardian initiatives.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Equifax to End Exclusive Data Deals in Australia After ACCC Probe

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    The ACCC acted on concerns that exclusive contracts for payroll data were harming competition in the automated income verification market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Considers Overhaul of Fintech Sandbox Amid Low Uptake, Scope Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

    Treasury review seeks feedback on why its regulatory sandbox has struggled, floating ideas from international models and new thematic sandboxes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Launches Insurance Support for P2P Lending

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

    OJK says optional credit insurance will help mitigate risk, protect lenders and support sustainable growth in the online lending sector.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

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