Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea FSS Penalises Major Insurer for IT Governance Failures

    By Editors | 09/02/2026

    Insurer fined KRW 124 million for widespread failures, including unencrypted customer data, system errors, and unauthorised employee access to information

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.

    Enforcement

    Chinese Illicit Crypto Marketplace Thrives Despite Crackdown - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    TRM Labs report shows the Chinese-language service Xinbi Guarantee adapted to enforcement by migrating platforms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Bans Unapproved Yuan Stablecoins, Sets Rules for Asset Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    New rules prohibit issuance of CNY-pegged stablecoins without approval and create a regulated pathway for real-world asset tokenisation, imposing new duties on financial institutions.

    Enforcement

    Malaysia’s Agrobank Loses MYR 203.8m in Major Online Fraud Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

    Authorities have arrested 47 individuals in connection with the fraud. Three have been formally charged while investigations continue.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia and South Korea to Launch Cross Border QR Payments in April

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

    The two central banks have also extended their bilateral currency swap agreement through 2031 to strengthen financial cooperation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Unveils a Multi-pronged Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    KRX to introduce 24-hour trading and stricter delisting rules as part of efforts to achieve inclusion in the MSCI developed markets index.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Actively Testing Ringgit-based Stablecoins in Sandbox

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    BNM is assessing 30-35 digital asset proposals in its sandbox, aiming to create guardrails for innovation and consumer protection.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Issues Data Labelling Guide to Enforce Security and Traceability

    By Editors | 06/02/2026

    New technical requirements mandate how organisations must classify, label, and track data, with specific rules for cross-border transfers.

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