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MAS Tightens Incident Reporting Framework for Fund Managers, Trust Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

MAS has introduced stricter one-hour breach notifications and mandatory 24-hour and 14-day incident reporting requirements, seeking to strengthen standards across Singapore’s financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches Automated Service for Requesting Lower Loan Rates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

New service allows MyData firms to automatically request lower loan rates for consumers, aiming to boost uptake of an existing right.

Fintech / Regtech

Asia Pacific and the Shape of Fraud to Come

By Bradley Maclean | 26/02/2026

As scams become an industrial operation in Asia-Pacific, the region offers a glimpse into the future of global digital fraud.

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Sri Lanka Launches Centralised Insurance Data Repository

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The IRCSL has launched a data repository in partnership with CRIB, aiming to enhance risk assessment, curb fraud, and modernise the insurance sector through unified, real-time data sharing.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

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Vietnam Weighs Linking Social Media Accounts to National ID System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

The initiative is aimed at curbing fake accounts, strengthening cybersecurity, and accelerating the country’s broader digital transformation goals.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.

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Philippines Partners with UAE on Islamic Finance, Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The agreement aims to modernise payment systems and strengthen regulatory collaboration, with a focus on improving remittance channels for overseas workers.