Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    BIS Unveils 'Project Rio' Platform for Real-time FX Market Monitoring

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    New open-source tool developed with central banks aims to provide market insights with sub-two-second latency for policymakers.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Unveils New Platform to Modernise Financial Crime Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2025

    The new AUSTRAC Online portal aims to simplify compliance for over 17,000 regulated businesses, concluding a multi-year systems transformation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.

    AML / KYC

    China and Germany Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory Pacts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2025

    The agreement covers expanded bond and equity market access, regulatory cooperation on banking supervision, and alignment on green finance standards.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Alibaba Explores Bank-Backed Deposit Token to Streamline Cross-border Payments

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

    The tech giant seeks a compliant path for cross-border payments as Chinese regulators increase pressure on private digital money.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ICMA Releases DLT Settlement and Custody Guidance under Project Guardian

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The two reports published as an addendum to the Guardian Fixed Income Framework outline DvP settlement approaches and custody insights for tokenised debt markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Arrests Two Men Deported from Thailand and Cambodia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    Two Singaporean men deported from Thailand and Cambodia were arrested for allegedly aiding overseas scam centres targeting Singaporeans.

    AML / KYC

    Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Mandate FI, VASP Anti-Fraud Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

    Amendments establish four mechanisms, including cross-industry data sharing and tech platforms, to combat financial crime.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Launches PaymentXchange to Digitise Property Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The PaymentXchange will digitise property payments, boost transparency, and strengthen AML compliance as part of broader real estate sector reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPMorgan Launches USD Deposit Token for Institutional Clients on Public Blockchain

    By Editors | 17/11/2025

    The bank's JPM Coin, representing USD deposits, is now live on Coinbase's Base blockchain for 24/7 settlement.

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