Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNM to Release Tokenisation Discussion Paper in 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    Malaysia’s MOF said BNM is working with industry experts and regulators to test tokenised deposits, ringgit-backed stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

    By Editors | 31/08/2025

    The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

    AML / KYC

    Korea to Expand Bank Liability for Voice Phishing Scams

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

    New rules will force FIs to compensate victims even in cases where the victim was deceived into transferring the funds themselves.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Former PBOC Chief Pushes Back Against Yuan Stablecoin Proposals

    By Editors | 29/08/2025

    Former PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan has warned against the speculative risks and limited utility of stablecoins for China.

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