AI, Technology & Data

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US, UK and Australia Sanction Russian Cybercrime Network

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

    The three countries jointly sanctioned two Russian cybercriminals and two affiliated firms accused of providing “bulletproof hosting” for global ransomware attacks.

    CBDCs

    BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

    A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    India: NSE Chief Urges Regulators to Overhaul Derivatives Counting and Ease FPI Norms

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Ashish Chauhan warns against policy-making based on 'random statistics' and calls for less intrusive foreign investor rules to attract capital.

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Mandates Stricter Accounting Controls and Digital Oversight to Curb Financial Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    China's MOF has issued a comprehensive directive clarifying liability for corporate executives and auditors while enforcing a unified national accounting system.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India: SBI Chief Proposes National Financial Grid to Curb Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

    The proposed unified digital infrastructure linking India’s financial systems will help combat fraud and improve real-time risk detection across banks and fintechs.

    Data Privacy

    Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

    By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

    BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC Fines Six Virtual Asset Firms for AML Breaches

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2025

    Regulatory inspections of virtual asset providers uncovered widespread failings in customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and data security.

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