Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia’s OJK, BI Launch Digital Hub to Cultivate Tech Talent

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The new hub is aimed at nurturing digital talent, accelerating fintech innovation, and supporting the country’s long-term digital economy ambitions.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Finance Industry Urges RBA to Mandate Open Access to iPhone Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

In a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, finance body AFIA has argued that Apple's control over the iPhone's NFC chip requires regulatory intervention.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

Fintech / Regtech

FATF Sounds Alarm on 'Widespread and Damaging' Cyber-Enabled Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

New report highlights the escalating money laundering risks from digital fraud, citing a surge in cases in jurisdictions like Singapore.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Expand QRIS Payment Network to India, China, Saudi Arabia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

Bank Indonesia is pushing its domestic QR code system globally, hitting user targets early and engaging with tech giants like Apple.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Advancing Tokenised Money Frameworks But Paths Diverge - Report

By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2026

A new study highlights how Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are forging distinct stablecoin rules, creating a fragmented regional landscape.

Sanctions

Australia Sanctions Russian Crypto Firms as EU Package Stalls

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

Australia's measures designate several virtual asset service providers, while in Europe, Hungary has vetoed the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Issues Progress Update on Fintech Development Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

The FSC outlines key achievements in AI governance, open banking, digital identity, and supervisory technology as part of its three-year strategic plan.