Fintech / Regtech

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysian Parliament Passes New Law to Regulate Consumer Credit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    A Consumer Credit Commission will be established to regulate previously unmonitored services such as BNPL schemes and debt collection, strengthening consumer protection.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Wolfsberg Group Issues Framework for Banking Stablecoin Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2025

    The guidance outlines a risk-based approach for FIs focusing on due diligence, account segregation, and proportionate on-chain monitoring.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Managers, Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 09/09/2025

    New rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency by ending paper-based submissions for branches of foreign securities and fund firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2025

    The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore FinTech Association to Launch Accelerator Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    The initiative will identify and scale high-potential fintechs with solutions in eKYC, digital onboarding, and alternative data scoring.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China and Azerbaijan Central Banks Sign Cooperation MoU

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation through the exchange of information and expertise in areas including monetary policy and fintech.

    AML / KYC

    UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

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