Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Crypto Industry Urges Regulators to Recognise Stablecoins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/08/2025

    Indonesian crypto players said recognising rupiah-based stablecoins as legal payment tools would boost cross-border trade and domestic investment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

    Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.

    ESG / Sustainability

    South Korea Details Major Regulatory Overhaul, KRW 100 Trillion Fund in AI Push

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    The new economic strategy will relax criminal liabilities for “well-meaning business owners” while strengthening civil and monetary liabilities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Banks Challenge RBA Over Card Fee Overhaul

    By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2025

    The RBA is facing resistance from major banks over its proposed payments system reforms, as concerns shift from interchange fees to opaque scheme charges.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

    By Editors | 25/08/2025

    The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

    Market Infrastructure

    Third-Party Risk Takes Centre Stage in Australia

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 25/08/2025

    APRA’s new op risk framework compels financial institutions to pay closer attention to third-party concentration risk.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts

    By Nathan Lynch | 25/08/2025

    Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Global Central Banks Advancing Work on Digital Assets: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

    The emergence of stablecoins and other cryptoassets is accelerating CBDC work for over a third of central banks globally, new BIS survey reveals.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India to Introduce New IT Audit Standards for Startups, Fintechs

    By Mark Johnston | 24/08/2025

    ICAI aims to enable chartered accountants to identify and help mitigate critical IT-related risks, such as cybersecurity threats, data breaches and system failures.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Halts Payment ID Rollout Amid Privacy Outcry

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/08/2025

    The Payment ID trial run, now deferred, has sparked debate on digital privacy, cybersecurity, and BI's preparedness for the innovation.

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