FINTECH / REGTECH

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

    By Editors | 16/07/2025

    FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong and Macao Ink MOU to Bolster GBA Data Flows

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

    Hong Kong’s PCPD and Macao’s PDPB will deepen collaboration on personal data protection, facilitate cross-boundary information exchange, and support the region's digital economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Proposes Mandatory Phishing-Resistant MFA for Brokerages

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    FSA released draft guidelines to combat online fraud, requiring stronger authentication and setting schedules for implementation.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea to Lift Venture Capital Restrictions On Crypto Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The move reverses a controversial 2018 policy, allowing crypto exchanges and brokers to qualify for government support and tax benefits.

    Market Infrastructure

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HSBC Completes DLT Tests Under HKMA's e-HKD Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    HSBC has completed experiments on DLT interoperability and privacy tech, as a survey shows strong public demand for transaction privacy.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Calls for Enhanced NBFI Monitoring to Counter Stability Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    HKMA’s Darryl Chan has called for agile regulation and international cooperation to manage threats from global fragmentation, innovation, and market volatility.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Bulletin Flags Stablecoin Risks to Monetary Sovereignty

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

    The bulletin says the 'same risk, same regulation' principle is insufficient for the growing stablecoin market and calls for bespoke rules.

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