Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Buy Cybersecurity Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has highlighted a steady rise in cyber insurance uptake, with the semiconductor industry leading as the top buyer.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple Partner for Tokenised Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The partnership offers institutional investors tokenised trading and lending solutions, using sgBENJI tokens and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.

Trending

Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Launches First Won-Backed Stablecoin in Pilot Phase

By Editors | 19/09/2025

Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1 in a proof-of-concept phase, with full fiat collateral held at major lender Woori Bank.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Koscom Eyes Stablecoin Business as Landmark Regulation Looms

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

Korea Exchange subsidiary files won-stablecoin trademarks as financial authorities prepare to introduce a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework in October.

AML / KYC

HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Institutionalise OTC Exchanges for Unlisted Stocks, Fractional Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The regulations will create dedicated licences for OTC platforms, formalising rules on capital, investor protection, and market infrastructure.