Fintech / Regtech

    Enforcement

    Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

    The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

    Trending

    HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Highlights Challenges in Halting Authorised Push Payment Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    MAS Chairman explains the complexity of distinguishing legitimate from fraudulent self-authorised transactions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India in Talks to Link UPI With Alipay+ for Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    The proposed linkage would expand UPI’s global reach but faces security and regulatory reviews due to Alipay+’s Chinese origins.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOJ and Private Sector Engage in Talks on Digital Yen Design

    By Editors | 04/02/2026

    A new committee has begun tackling practical issues like interoperability and costs, as the BOJ continues its CBDC pilot programme.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

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