FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

Fiji Launches Fintech Hub with EU, Australia, NZ Support

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is leading the initiative, which aims to accelerate fintech development and directly support the nation's financial inclusion strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore–India UPI-PayNow Network Expanded

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Regulate Digital-Centric Banks, Eyes AI Risk Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The Philippines central bank is drafting rules to assess digital adoption in traditional banks. AI risk guidelines are also in development.

Fintech / Regtech

BCBS Paper Maps Framework for Effective Bank Supervision

By Editors | 18/07/2025

New paper highlights a shift to outcome-focused supervision, resting on robust tools, proactive culture, and cross-border cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Digital Hub to Modernise Derivatives Notices

By Editors | 17/07/2025

New online platform and protocol aim to cut risks and losses by replacing physical delivery of critical legal notices with a secure system.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Rolling Out Four Pronged Responsible AI Adoption Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

Chia Der Jiun unveiled a four-pronged strategy to promote responsible AI adoption in financial services, and said MAS has completed its Quantum Key Distribution sandbox trial

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Expand Use of Granular Risk Data from Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

Carmen Chu announced the results of HKMA's "Fintech Maturity Stock-take" exercise and plans to consult the industry on the development of a new data strategy.

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Amends Proposals for TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Mark Johnston | 17/07/2025

Feedback on IFSCA's proposed regulations highlights concerns over re-registration costs, mandatory officer appointments, and restrictive client eligibility criteria.

AML / KYC

MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.