Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS to Set Security Standards for Online Loan Brokers

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

New rules for IT facilities and staffing will be released by mid-2026, with a grace period until July 2027.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Onboards Three Digital Asset Initiatives Under Innovation Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The three initiatives will test ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits, aiming to explore digital asset payments, settlement, and Shariah-compliant use cases in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.

Fintech / Regtech

UK FCA, India IFSCA to Share Regulatory Knowledge, Deepen Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulators will cooperate on sustainable finance, fintech and capital markets development, and work to strengthen regulatory ties between GIFT City and the UK.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift Partners with Indian Banks on Cross-Border Payments

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The initiative aims to improve speed and transparency for consumer payments, aligning with India's 'Payments Vision 2025' and G20 goals.