Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Taps Australian Expertise for International Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The partnership aims to leverage Australian regtech and cybersecurity expertise to build a robust regulatory framework for Vietnam’s ambitious IFC project.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Details Plans to Create Specific Law to Govern CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

New central bank report details a two–tier architecture, tiered wallet limits, and a preference for a dedicated CBDC law.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Explores Web3 Framework to Turn IP into an Asset Class

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK and the Ministry of Creative Economy are collaborating to build a regulated ecosystem for tokenising and trading intellectual property.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.

Trending

Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI Sparks Emergency Response in Asia Pacific

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

Regulators in South Korea and Australia are holding emergency talks with industry over a new AI model deemed too dangerous for public release.

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.