Cloud & Infrastructure

Data Privacy

Policymakers Face 'Trilemma' in Big Tech Credit and Payments: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

New paper highlights unavoidable trade-offs between expanding credit access, limiting bigtech profits, and protecting user privacy.

AI Risk & Governance

Dubai Regulator Flags Asia Trade, AI Governance as Key Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

DFSA’s Justin Baldacchino highlights increasing focus on new Asia-MENA trade corridors and the rising use of AI among regulated entities.

CBDCs

Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

Payments & Settlements

Bahrain, Singapore Launch Digital Infrastructure to De-Risk Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

The cross-border initiative aims to create a digital ledger to boost bank confidence and unlock critical funding for small businesses.

Payments & Settlements

China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Tables 2026 Budget Targeting Digitisation, AML, Tax Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Budget 2026 includes plans for a beneficial ownership registry, a national e-invoicing system, and expanded digital payment incentives.

Payments & Settlements

DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.