Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Thailand Tightens Banking and SIM Card Rules to Curb Online Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

Thailand has introduced tighter monitoring of high-risk customers and capped individuals to a maximum of five SIM cards as part of a nationwide crackdown effort.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Launches AI Platform to Combat Financial Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The real-time system aims to block transnational vishing scams and will be backed by new laws on data sharing and liability.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on 'Special Regulator' Framework for Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The Treasury has released draft regulations for public comment, proposing to name ASIC, APRA, ACCC and AUSTRAC as potential payments regulators.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Expands Retail Use of Digital Yuan in Cross-Border Push

By Editors | 30/10/2025

The move brings the e-CNY to hundreds of convenience stores and vending machines, with BOCHK handling currency conversion.

AML / KYC

Taiwan's New Payments Industry Body Sets AML Rules for Members

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

The new industry group has committed to four key self-regulatory measures as the government increases scrutiny and enforcement on the sector.

Market Infrastructure

China Adds AI Rules, Hikes Fines in Landmark Cyber Law Revision

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

The first amendment to China's 2016 Cybersecurity Law significantly increases penalties for breaches and introduces new governance rules for AI.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules, Classes Stablecoins as Financial Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2025

ASIC has updated its guidance to confirm that many digital assets require a financial services licence, while providing a transitional no-action period until 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Stockbrokers Challenge ASIC's Proposed Automated Trading Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

Industry body SIAA argues ASIC’s reforms are unjustified, overly costly, and jeopardise the 'last line of defence'.

Fintech / Regtech

GLEIF Opens Shanghai Office Amid China's Push for Digital IDs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025

The foundation's move supports China’s drive to digitalise trade and follows local incentives to subsidise Legal Entity Identifier issuance.