Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand FMA Set to Issue Guidance on AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The FMA is developing principles for AI use and a discussion paper on tokenisation to foster responsible innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Japan Plans Tougher Penalties for Illicit High-frequency Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

The FSA is planning to remove a profit threshold that has allowed small but repeated illicit trades to go unpunished.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore's MetaComp Executes FX Payment Using Carbon Stablecoin

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The MAS-licensed firm facilitated a same-day EUR to CNH payment using a stablecoin backed by certified carbon credits.

Securities / Derivatives

A Regulatory Surveillance Blueprint for Addressing India's OFS Leakage Issue

By Saurabh Maheshwari | 14/08/2025

Research shows how information leaks in India's Offer for Sale mechanism undermine market integrity and demand proactive, tech-driven surveillance.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea's Dunamu to Help Launch Vietnam's First Regulated Crypto Exchange

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The operator of Upbit has partnered with a state-controlled Vietnamese bank as the country moves to pilot regulated digital asset trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Stock Broker Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

SEBI has proposed a major revamp of stock broker rules to cut compliance costs, update definitions, and align with current market practices.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.