FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Japan's Banks Raise Cost, AML Concerns as CBDC Deliberations Deepen

By Editors | 08/07/2025

Japanese banking groups have called for clarity on the cost burden and practical system design for a potential digital yen.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

By Editors | 07/07/2025

The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

Securities / Derivatives

UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 06/07/2025

Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Amends FinTech Grant Rules to Enhance Transparency

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The FSC has revised its FinTech grant programme, clarifying ineligible costs and formalising its review process to spur innovation.

Market Infrastructure

FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

By Editors | 05/07/2025

The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.