Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

Fintech / Regtech

HSBC Completes Tokenised Deposits Pilot on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The bank has simulated issuing its tokenised deposits on the Canton Network, a move demonstrating interoperability and testing public blockchain infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Unveils Tech-Centric Strategy for 2026-29

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

The Reserve Bank of India's new medium-term strategy focuses on regulatory simplification, emerging technology adoption, and expanding India's global financial footprint.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Drafts Bill to Regulate Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2026

New draft bill from the ruling party proposes bringing stablecoins under foreign exchange laws and requiring real-world assets to be held in trust.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Proposes Suspension, Fine for Lotte Card Data Breach

By Editors | 13/04/2026

FSS notified Lotte Card of severe proposed sanctions over a significant customer data leak, including a 4.5-month business suspension.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Launch AI-Based Credit Model for Small Business Lending

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

New system will shift from assessing past financial history to evaluating future growth potential using non-financial data; pilot launching in H2 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore to Update Cyber Rules Amid Rising AI, APT Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

Officials have outlined a new regulatory push alongside calls for international cyber stability to defend critical infrastructure against escalating AI-enabled and state-sponsored threats

Fintech / Regtech

MAS: DBS Outage Due to 'Erroneous Step' During System Change

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

MAS will follow up with DBS after a system change error caused a one-hour digital banking disruption, reinforcing expectations on operational resiliency.

Fintech / Regtech

India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.