Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

India and Bhutan to Link UPI with Postal Network for Remittances

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

A new agreement will use the postal network to facilitate cross-border payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion for citizens in both nations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

Senior Hong Kong officials have been saying the first stablecoin licences would be issued within March.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea PIPC to Inspect Financial Firms on Resident ID Handling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The move follows recent sanctions against Lotte Card and will focus on the excessive collection of personal data.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Passes Landmark Digital Asset Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

New legislation brings digital asset and tokenised custody platforms under the financial services licensing regime, introducing new standards and regulatory powers.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes Rule Amendments to Strengthen VASP Governance

By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2026

Proposed amendments will tighten entry requirements for virtual asset firms and expand the scope of the AML obligations.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Resilience Good Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The circular details best practices in ICT, cyber, and third-party risk management ahead of the May 2026 implementation deadline.

Market Infrastructure

EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.