Fintech / Regtech

China, Georgia Sign MoU on Central Bank Cooperation

By Editors | 09/04/2025

PBOC and the National Bank of Georgia will cooperate on monetary policy, fintech, payment systems, and securities market development.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble

By Editors | 09/04/2025

Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Set to Simplify Access to Government Securities

By Mark Johnston | 09/04/2025

The popular GCash app will introduce a feature simplifying the process for Filipinos to invest in government bonds.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Summons Kiwoom Securities to Explain Trading Outages

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

Executives from over ten securities firms were called in to discuss measures to ensure stable IT system operations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s SMBC Establishes Agreement to Commercialise Stablecoin

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

SMBC signed an MoU with TIS, Ava Labs and Fireblocks to develop a framework for stablecoin issuance and circulation.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of Bank Customers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

A ransomware attack on a printing service provider has exposed the personal information of over 11,000 DBS and Bank of China customers.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Extends Implementation Deadline for New Algo Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2025

The stock exchanges asked for additional time to finalise implementation standards that are still in discussion with the Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum (ISF).

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Taiwan to Discover ‘Hidden Gems’ in Fintech Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

The FSC will visit businesses to explore potential innovation ideas and provide guidance on navigating regulatory challenges.

AML / KYC

SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

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