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Fintech / Regtech
BIS Unveils BISTRO, an AI-Powered Forecasting Tool for Macroeconomics
By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026
The new model, inspired by LLMs, aims to provide a low-cost, flexible tool for central banks and policymakers to conduct scenario analysis.

Capital / Liquidity
APRA Warns Small Mutual Banks on Viability Amid Rising Tech Costs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026
APRA's Therese McCarthy Hockey highlighted a growing divide in the mutual banking sector, urging smaller players to adapt or risk failure.

Fintech / Regtech
China's NIFA Issues Security Alert on 'Openclaw' AI Agent
By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026
China's internet finance body has warned firms and consumers about financial loss, data compliance, and fraud risks from the popular open-source AI tool.

Capital / Liquidity
Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption
By Editors | 18/03/2026
Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Consults on 'Travel Rule' Implementation for Digital Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026
Digital asset business operators would have to collect, verify, and transmit information for all digital asset transfers; additional information for transactions valued at THB 30,000 or more.

Fintech / Regtech
India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026
New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

Fintech / Regtech
ASIC Warns on Gen Z Against Taking Crypto Advice from Social Media, AI
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026
ASIC highlights risks from unregulated digital sources as new report shows surge in youth crypto ownership and speculative trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Senate Panel Endorses Bill on Digital Assets Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026
A parliamentary committee has recommended passing a landmark crypto bill, but the opposition wants a two-year review and action on 'debanking'.

AML / KYC
INTERPOL Calls for APAC Regulatory Overhaul as AI-Driven Fraud Surges
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026
New report details growing threat from 'Fraud-as-a-Service' and calls for updated KYC/AML rules for virtual asset service providers.

Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Mandates AI Facial Recognition for State-Run Bank ATMs
By Editors | 17/03/2026
The Ministry of Finance has required eight state-owned banks to equip 20 percent of their ATMs with anti-fraud technology this year.
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