Cloud & Infrastructure

    Coverage of regulatory trends, risks, and innovations in the adoption of cloud services and critical infrastructure for financial institutions.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Prescriptive Crypto Custody Rules May Create 'False Sense of Security'

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

    Dea Markova, Director of Policy at Fireblocks, advocates for a technology-neutral 'defence in depth' approach over rigid hot and cold storage mandates.

    Structural Regulation

    GFTN and Qatar to Launch Doha FinTech Policy Centre with Asia Focus

    By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

    The new Centre of Excellence aims to connect regulators and promote harmonised policy frameworks, strengthening links with Singapore's ecosystem.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia Migrates New Blockchain-based Registry for Carbon Units

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

    The Clean Energy Regulator's new platform unifies key carbon units and is designed for API integration with external trading systems, moving away from a single exchange model.

    AI Risk & Governance

    MAS, FCA Forge AI-in-Finance Partnership to Drive Responsible Innovation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    Besides joint initiatives, the FCA will also establish first physical presence in Singapore, appointing a Financial Services Attaché at the British High Commission.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

    Data Privacy

    Bangladesh Enacts New Data Laws with Enhanced Protection for Financial Information

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    New ordinances establish citizen data ownership and create a national authority to regulate sensitive data, including financial and biometric information.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

    MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    BIS Launches Project to Automate Verification of Regulatory Proofs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    Project Tamga will explore using existing internet infrastructure to allow for the automated verification of regulatory licences across jurisdictions.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Launches Alliance to Funnel Mainland Fintechs to Global Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    InvestHK's partnership with key Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen institutions aims to create a "one-stop platform" for international expansion.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong's BEA to Test GenAI Compliance Tool in HKMA Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

    BEA is partnering with tech firm CLPS to trial an AI and automation tool for compliance and risk management.

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