Fintech / Regtech

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Mandates ISO 20022 for All Retail Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The new rules give financial institutions two years to fully adopt the global messaging standard for domestic and cross-border payments.

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

    Trending

    Taiwan Passes Foundational Law to Govern Artificial Intelligence

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new act establishes core principles for AI development and creates a governance structure with a risk-based approach.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Crackdown on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators ordered ISPs to block 50 virtual asset providers, while investors reported access issues to brokerage Interactive Brokers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India to Curb UPI Payment Features Over Fraud Concerns

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    India's NPCI is set to limit the 'Collect' and 'Autopay' functions to combat fraud and misleading charges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

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