Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

India, Israel Explore UPI Linkage, Deepen Cooperation in AI and Cybersecurity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The two countries agree to examine interoperability between India’s UPI and Israel’s fast payment system, while accelerating collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and free trade talks.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Issues Updated ISO 20022 Data Rules for Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

CPMI sets end-2027 deadline for industry to align with harmonised data requirements aimed at improving payment speed and transparency.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Services Fundamentally Shifting to Agentic AI - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2026

Report from Google Cloud says new protocols will enable agent-to-agent communication and payments, transforming compliance, security, and customer service.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Mandate Annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

New rules will require financial institutions to measure their cyber maturity against a new framework and report annually to the BSP.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN Endorses Malaysia-Led Cross-Border Cloud Computing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The new regional framework sets standards for secure cloud data flows, boosts investor confidence and supports AI-driven digital growth across ASEAN.

Fintech / Regtech

Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Regulations for Electronic Money Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Draft rules introduce strict liquidity requirements and recovery plans for e-money issuers, and powers allowing BSP to take control of firms in distress.