Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Taiwan Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Mandate FI, VASP Anti-Fraud Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2025

Amendments establish four mechanisms, including cross-industry data sharing and tech platforms, to combat financial crime.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches PaymentXchange to Digitise Property Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The PaymentXchange will digitise property payments, boost transparency, and strengthen AML compliance as part of broader real estate sector reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

JPMorgan Launches USD Deposit Token for Institutional Clients on Public Blockchain

By Editors | 17/11/2025

The bank's JPM Coin, representing USD deposits, is now live on Coinbase's Base blockchain for 24/7 settlement.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulators Must Boost Tech Skills to Supervise Digital Finance, BIS Says

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

New paper outlines a framework for supervisors to develop data science and AI expertise to manage emerging financial risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Tables 2026 Budget Targeting Digitisation, AML, Tax Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Budget 2026 includes plans for a beneficial ownership registry, a national e-invoicing system, and expanded digital payment incentives.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches Mandatory Open Banking Block Service to Curb Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

New measure requires over 3,600 financial firms to offer a service blocking open banking access to combat sophisticated voice phishing scams.

Fintech / Regtech

India Rolls Out Forex Services on Bharat Connect Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

NPCI Bharat BillPay has integrated CCIL’s FX-Retail platform into Bharat Connect, enabling retail customers to purchase dollars and make remittances at transparent, real-time rates.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NCDEX to Enter Mutual Fund Arena

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new electronic mutual fund platform, which is awaiting SEBI’s nod, will to tap investors across smaller cities and semi-urban markets.