Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Lack of 'Strategic Thinking' Fuelling Rise of Rival Financial Systems: RUSI

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

New report argues that geopolitical shifts, sanctions, and de-risking are driving nations to build alternative financial systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.

Market Infrastructure

Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Expands 24/7 Hotline as Voice Phishing Scams Surge

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/09/2025

South Korea has expanded its voice phishing hotline as AI-driven scams surge, with new tactics such as “self-confinement” fraud raising police concerns.

AML / KYC

Japanese Banks Team Up with Power Utilities to Curb Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The system will cross-check new bank account applications against utility contract data, helping prevent identity fraud and reduce verification costs for financial institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Connects Agri-MSMEs with Alternative Funding Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The GROWMatch programme has been expanded to cover 50 agri-MSMEs, aiming to boost access to alternative financing and strengthen food security through innovative solutions.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Invites Proposals on Green Finance, Algorithmic Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/09/2025

The CFFEX has launched a call for research on key topics, including the path to further internationalisation and programmatic trading regulation.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Demands CEO Accountability After Lotte Card Data Breach

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2025

FSS Korea governor warns of “zero-tolerance” and severe penalties for cybersecurity failures following a string of hacking incidents.