Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    Kenanga Launches Malaysia’s First Tokenised Money Market Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

    The move, part of a collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation, aims to expand retail access and improve operational efficiency.

    Fintech / Regtech

    AI-Powered Tools Are Supercharging Asian Scam Networks: C4ADS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    Criminal networks are leveraging advanced AI translation, chatbot and monitoring tools to expand and streamline global scam operations, a new report by C4ADS warns.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand FMA Flags Resilience Gaps in Crowdfunding Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has called for stronger governance and risk management following a thematic review of crowdfunding service providers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Malaysian Conglomerate DRB-Hicom to Explore Ringgit Stablecoin

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

    DRB-Hicom’s partnership with Geno will assess a ringgit-backed stablecoin and enterprise blockchain use cases, in line with BNM’s digital asset framework.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOK Adds Retailer Daiso to CBDC Pilot After Weak First Phase

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

    The popular discount chain is expected to boost transaction data in a revived test of the central bank's digital currency programme.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong AFRC Issues AI Governance Guidance for Accountants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

    The AFRC has detailed the risks of AI use in the accounting profession and expectations around governance and accountability.

    Trending

    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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