Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Details Regulatory Push on Private Credit, AI, Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

SFC chief outlines new OTC reporting rules, 'human in the loop' AI policy, and final steps for digital asset framework.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Mandates Instant Settlement for Bangla QR Payments

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

Bangladesh Bank has directed financial institutions to credit funds immediately to small businesses by mid-December to boost cashless transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia to Introduce Digital Asset and ESG Rules under $50M ADB Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2025

New ADB financing will support a multi-phase overhaul of Cambodia’s regulatory frameworks, covering cryptocurrency, P2P lending and green finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines, Cambodia Sign Pact on Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/11/2025

The agreement focuses on mutual assistance and cooperation in areas including regulatory supervision, fintech, and sustainable finance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China, UAE Deepen Financial Ties with CBDC Payment, System Interlinking

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The two nations launched the mBridge CBDC platform, linked instant payment systems, and introduced a co-branded prepaid card.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea's FSC to Overhaul Rules on Credit Finance, Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The FSC plans to ease rules for capital firms while imposing stricter oversight on card companies and payment gateways.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Bill to Take Effect in Early 2026: CCOB

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

The new bill will introduce licensing and stricter standards for non-bank lenders, including BNPL providers, as authorities move to curb unethical lending practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Macau to Use “Whitelisting” Approach for Digital Pataca Sandbox Testing

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Secretary of Economy and Finance confirms the digital currency system will be finalised this year, with risk-managed testing to follow.