Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Lending Curbs Prompt Internet Banks to Diversify Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Korea’s digital-only banks are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond as stricter household lending rules at home constrain growth.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Korea to Develop Digital Currency-Based Index Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

BOK and the Korea Insurance Institute will form a joint task force to create a proof-of-concept model for automated, smart contract-based payouts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Banks Report Cost, Speed Gains in XRP Pilot

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

A pilot programme testing live remittance corridors found XRP-based payments were up to 60 percent cheaper and significantly faster than SWIFT.

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.