Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Pilot Deposit Token Payments at Major Convenience Store Chains

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

BOK is partnering with commercial banks and retailers to test deposit token payments in real-world consumer settings.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea's Upbit to Provide Technology to Indonesia Crypto Bourse

By Editors | 06/04/2026

Under a new strategic partnership, Upbit will provide core platform technology and operational expertise to ICEx, a licensed exchange in Indonesia.

Fintech / Regtech

China Intensifies Crackdown on Consumer Lending to Force Down Rates

By Editors | 06/04/2026

Regulators are imposing a series of new rate caps, targeting a 12 percent ceiling, and cracking down on opaque pricing practices.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Needs Clearer AI Rules to Maintain Global Lead - FTAHK

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

A new paper by FTAHK finds Hong Kong leads in AI adoption but needs clearer regulations, better data access, and more talent to secure its advantage.

Trending

Japan to Launch System for Sharing Fraud Data in April 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

The initiative aims to accelerate the freezing of accounts used for financial crimes amid record losses from scams.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Audit of Payments Firm mHITs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

AUSTRAC has ordered an external audit of mHITs Limited amid concerns its transaction monitoring is failing to manage serious risks, including child exploitation financing.

Fintech / Regtech

China Drafts Security Guidelines for Open-Source AI Agents

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

China's national cybersecurity standards body has released a detailed practice guide for "OpenClaw" agents, focusing on organisational governance, shadow IT risks, and secure deployment.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Details Multi-Year Overhaul of Bank Data Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

The HKMA has launched GDR 3.0, a multi-year plan to replace template-based returns with granular, on-demand data submissions.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Finalises Stricter AML/CFT Guidelines for Financial Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

Revised rules clarify requirements for risk assessments, technology adoption, and the management of outsourced functions, and will apply immediately.

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