Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Finalises Overhaul of Bank Stress-Testing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

HKMA finalises update to stress-testing framework, introducing stricter rules on governance and expanding the scope of risks to include climate and cryptoassets.

Securities / Derivatives

GFMA Urges Regulatory Action on Digital Money in Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

New GFMA report highlights progress in Hong Kong and Singapore but calls for greater cross-border coordination to avoid market fragmentation.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes Tokenised Deposits Pilot on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The bank has simulated issuing its tokenised deposits on the Canton Network, a move demonstrating interoperability and testing public blockchain infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Drafts Bill to Regulate Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

New draft bill from the ruling party proposes bringing stablecoins under foreign exchange laws and requiring real-world assets to be held in trust.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Proposes Suspension, Fine for Lotte Card Data Breach

By Editors | 13/04/2026

FSS notified Lotte Card of severe proposed sanctions over a significant customer data leak, including a 4.5-month business suspension.