Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Consults on Mandatory Machine-readable Pillar 3 Data for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2025

The proposal aims to standardise quantitative disclosures to improve data accessibility and comparison, with a proposed 2029 implementation date.

Capital / Liquidity

Russian Banks Seeking RBI Approval to Expand Footprint in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Gazprombank and Alfa Bank seek RBI approval as the leaders of both countries agree to develop bilateral payment systems and expand trade.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Chinese Bank Issues First Blockchain Bond Using e-CNY for Settlement

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2025

Hua Xia Bank subsidiary completes issuance exclusively using CBDC, aiming to streamline settlement and reduce intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Mandates New Risk Checks for Payment Gateway Partners

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

The FSS will require firms to assess sub-contracting payment gateways to curb risks from complex online payment chains.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Prepares New Legislation Targeting Surge in Voice Phishing Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2025

Authorities will mandate new compensation rules and data sharing obligations for financial firms after voice phishing scam losses hit a record high.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Suspends Xiaohongshu for One Year Over Cyber, Fraud Risks

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

Taiwan authorities are blocking the Chinese social media platform after it failed security assessments and was linked to TWD 247 million in scam losses.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.