Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

India to Curb UPI Payment Features Over Fraud Concerns

By Editors | 26/12/2025

India's NPCI is set to limit the 'Collect' and 'Autopay' functions to combat fraud and misleading charges.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Finalises Legislative Proposals for Crypto Dealers, Custodians

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators also launched a new consultation on establishing separate licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Academics Propose Stablecoin Pilots in Free Trade Zones

By Editors | 26/12/2025

A policy proposal suggests using ring-fenced sandboxes in Qianhai and Hainan to test stablecoins for cross-border trade settlement.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement aims to build institutional capacity and lays the groundwork for the future sharing of credit reports between the countries.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Monitoring Agrobank After Reported System Incident - Reports

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The central bank is overseeing corrective actions at Agrobank following an incident linked to a potential loss of MYR 165.75 million.

Securities / Derivatives

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.