Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Central Bank Offers Update on CBDC, Stablecoin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

Central bank governor outlines plans for a new virtual asset law and details progress on a wholesale CBDC for settling tokenised assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine Proposes Rules Targeting Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The BSP’s draft rules mandate new incident reporting timelines and detailed business continuity plans for participants of the Peso RTGS.

Fintech / Regtech

IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Stablecoins to Avert Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2025

New paper highlights risks of currency substitution and capital flow volatility, urging a collaborative approach to avoid fragmented regulation.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Probes Coupang Pay, Gmarket After Major Data Breaches

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2025

The FSS is scrutinising payment systems at major e-commerce platforms amid concerns over inadequate cybersecurity investment in the sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank Indonesia, Accountants Renew Pact on Financial, Sustainability Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/12/2025

The agreement aims to enhance financial reporting integrity, adapt to digitalisation, and support the stability of the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI to Roll Out AI Tools to Speed Up Complaint Handling

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The RBI will deploy AI-driven tools and strengthen internal processes to tackle rising complaint volumes and cut delays in resolving digital-payment disputes.