FINTECH / REGTECH

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Sees Launch of First Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Fintech firm Block Earner has launched the product after a federal court found its crypto loans did not require a financial services licence, a decision now being appealed by ASIC.

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

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

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 Enhance Regulatory Framework for Digital-Centric Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The Philippine 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.