FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

AML / KYC

How Hong Kong is Tackling the Money Mule Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2025

Industry experts discussed the growing sophistication of money mule networks and the complexities of detecting and offboarding suspicious accounts.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform

By Editors | 04/07/2025

ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.

Market Infrastructure

Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

By Editors | 04/07/2025

An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Grants Licences for Tokenised Securities to DigiFT

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Digital asset platform DigiFT has gained approval to deal in and advise on tokenised real-world assets, expanding its Asia footprint.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT Launches Digital Utility Data Service to Boost Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new digital service uses payment history of utilities to support loan applications, aiming to boost financial access for those without formal income.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.

Enforcement

Singapore’s Anti-Scam Law Empowering Police Takes Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The new law allows police to issue ROs limiting access to banking and credit facilities for individuals believed to be at imminent risk of transferring money to scammers.