Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

By Editors | 05/06/2025

The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks to Monitor for Online Gambling

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

FIs are directed to actively monitor for any involvement in online gambling and, where needed, employ AI tools to detect suspicious transactions.

AML / KYC

BSP Approves Rules to Implement New Anti-Scam Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/06/2025

BSP approved changes to rules on freezing of suspicious funds, account information sharing, and IT risk management.

AML / KYC

Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.

AML / KYC

Korea Enhances Fraud Compensation Scheme for Bank Customers

By Mark Johnston | 03/06/2025

New rules to be implemented by Q3 2025 will speed up and increase payouts to bank customers hit by scams.

Fintech / Regtech

KFB Partners With Telecom Firms to Combat Voice Phishing

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The cross-industry initiative to combat voice phishing leverages artificial intelligence and shared databases to boost early detection and response.