Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Sets Mid-January Deadline for Licensing of Crypto Exchanges

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Vietnam’s Prime Minister instructs regulators to approve five pilot exchanges under a sandbox regime with strict capital and ownership requirements.

Trending

Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Targets Gold, Crypto in Sweeping ‘Grey Money’ Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

New rules include trading limits, a centralised data bureau, and stricter reporting to combat money laundering and curb baht volatility.

AML / KYC

Singapore Must Balance Risk and Trust: MAS Deputy Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Chee Hong Tat said Singapore should remain open to innovation and new capital while moving decisively against rogue actors to safeguard its reputation.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Proposes Measures to Expand Use of Prepaid Instruments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

The FSA is consulting on proposals to expand the use of prepaid instruments for donations and for certain payments to local governments.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Mandates Stronger IT Governance for Rural Banks

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Indonesia’s OJK has issued new rules requiring rural lenders to overhaul digital security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.