FINTECH / REGTECH

Market Infrastructure

Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

By Editors | 04/07/2025

An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT Launches Digital Utility Data Service to Boost Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new digital service uses payment history of utilities to support loan applications, aiming to boost financial access for those without formal income.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.

Enforcement

Singapore’s Anti-Scam Law Empowering Police Takes Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new law allows police to issue ROs limiting access to banking and credit facilities for individuals believed to be at imminent risk of transferring money to scammers.

Market Infrastructure

IAIS Publishes Draft Operational Resilience Framework for Insurers

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New paper details objectives and tools for insurers, focusing on governance, stress testing, and managing third-party risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.

Fintech / Regtech

​Australian Banks Launches New Anti-Scam Defence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

​Australian banks have officially launched a new defence in battle against scammers known as “Confirmation of Payee”.