Fintech / Regtech

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

Fintech / Regtech

NBC, SBV Agree to Expand Cooperation on Payments, Local Currency Use

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The central banks of Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed on a two-year plan to expand cross-border payments and promote local currency use.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

Trending

Wolfsberg Group Publishes Three-Pillar Framework for Effective Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

Wolfsberg is calling on financial institutions to move from legacy transaction screening to AI-enabled models with tailored governance.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam's Da Nang Advances Financial Hub Plan with Expert Council

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

A 17-member body will guide strategy for the planned international financial centre, as a national regulatory decree on the project nears completion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

By Editors | 27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Adds 'Deepfake' Guidance to E-Banking Security Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

The HKMA has expanded its e-banking security framework, adding a new component to tackle deepfake risks and detailing specific verification and customer education practices.

AML / KYC

FATF Flags Rising Terror Finance Risks via Crypto, Social Media

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2025

FATF president flags growing use of virtual assets and social media for terror financing, calls for stronger global implementation of CFT rules.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Rolls Out New System to Streamline Licensing Process

By Editors | 27/08/2025

From 1 September, OJK’s integrated SPRINT platform cuts steps and boosts digital checks for insurers, pension funds, lenders and venture capital.