AI, Technology & Data

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.

AI Risk & Governance

Regulators Must Boost Tech Skills to Supervise Digital Finance, BIS Says

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

New paper outlines a framework for supervisors to develop data science and AI expertise to manage emerging financial risks.

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

Experts Question Practical Utility of New FATF Terror Finance Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

A new comprehensive FATF report on terrorist financing is a useful overview but lacks prioritisation and effectiveness analysis, experts say.

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

Singapore Accountants Urged to Upskill for Data Analytics and ESG

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The Singapore Chartered Accountants has released a roadmap for climate- and social-impact reporting as well as a framework for data management

AI Risk & Governance

Taiwan FSC Releases Digital Inclusion Guidelines for FIs

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

New guidance urges FIs to protect vulnerable customers and ensure services are fair, accessible, and barrier-free, including when using AI to make decisions.