Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Hong Kong’s New AML Info-Sharing Law to Start in November

By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2025

The voluntary mechanism will allow banks and law enforcement to share account data via secure platforms to combat fraud and money laundering.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore FinTech Association to Launch Accelerator Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

The initiative will identify and scale high-potential fintechs with solutions in eKYC, digital onboarding, and alternative data scoring.

Fintech / Regtech

China and Azerbaijan Central Banks Sign Cooperation MoU

By Editors | 06/09/2025

The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation through the exchange of information and expertise in areas including monetary policy and fintech.

AML / KYC

UnionBank Goes Live on Philippine Open Finance Pilot for Pensions

By Editors | 06/09/2025

UnionBank is among the first to launch a BSP-led initiative using consent-based data sharing to simplify retirement account opening.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Cap Fractional Investment Trading Licences at Two

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The new licences will institutionalise the secondary market for assets like real estate and music rights.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea to Impose Stricter Fines For IT Security Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The FSC will now levy separate penalties for each individual compliance failure, ending its practice of bundling related violations into a single fine.

Fintech / Regtech

India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.