Fintech / Regtech

BIS Unveils Report on Tokenised FX Pilot for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The PoC demonstrated that tokenised FX and settlement can be integrated with existing retail payment systems, paving the way for faster and more resilient cross-border transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Partner on Retirement Savings Data Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The BSP and SEC will collaborate on data security and sharing for the country's personal retirement account system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Impose Bank-Level Liability on Crypto Exchanges After Hack

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

Regulators are pushing for no-fault compensation and tougher penalties for crypto platforms following a multi-million dollar cybertheft at Upbit.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.

AML / KYC

S. Korea to Unify Remittance Limits, Launch Real-Time FX Monitoring

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

The Ministry of Economy and Finance will abolish the designated bank system in 2026, levelling the playing field for non-bank operators under a new oversight framework.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Proposes Easing Operational Risk Rules for Key Service Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The consultation seeks to exempt firms from some contractual requirements in CPS 230 for non-negotiable, market-mandated provider arrangements.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Exchange Group Launches AI-Powered Disclosure Search Service

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

The new tool, developed by JPXI, aims to improve the analysis of corporate disclosures for investors and listed companies using generative AI.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysian Royal Launches First Ringgit-backed Stablecoin

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

RMJDT, issued by Bullish Aim on the Zetrix national blockchain, aims to boost cross-border ringgit use and attract foreign investment, marking a major step in Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Gujarat Police Crackdown on Cyber Fraud Networks

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Gujarat has rolled out Operation Mule Hunt, a state-level push to track scams from account operators to masterminds.

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