Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

    The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Expands Open Banking to Integrate Securities Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

    The FSC has approved the central securities depository to act as a third-party service provider, enabling bank transactions directly via securities platforms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple Partner for Tokenised Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    The partnership offers institutional investors tokenised trading and lending solutions, using sgBENJI tokens and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.

    Trending

    Australia Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Intermediaries

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    ASIC has exempted distributors of licensed stablecoins from holding separate financial services licences to support innovation pending broader reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Warns of Growing Deepfake Cyber Threats to Financial Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

    New paper outlines the growing cyber threats posed by deepfakes to the financial sector, urging FIs to strengthen their defences against fraud and misinformation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    South Korea Launches First Won-Backed Stablecoin in Pilot Phase

    By Editors | 19/09/2025

    Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1 in a proof-of-concept phase, with full fiat collateral held at major lender Woori Bank.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Koscom Eyes Stablecoin Business as Landmark Regulation Looms

    By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

    Korea Exchange subsidiary files won-stablecoin trademarks as financial authorities prepare to introduce a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework in October.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Prepares to Roll Out Personal Account Info-Sharing to Combat Fraud

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The HKMA is enabling banks to share client data on suspected mule accounts, part of a broader push involving AI and data analytics.

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