Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

JSDA Proposes Revisions to Equity Crowdfunding Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 25/05/2025

Under the proposed rule, telephone and in-person solicitation will be permitted for corporate investors, while remaining prohibited for individuals.

Fintech / Regtech

Six Korean Banks to Jointly Launch Digital ID Verification Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2025

An interconnected digital identity verification service will allow customers to use a single certificate across multiple mobile banking apps.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Moves to Create New Cyber Threat Monitoring System

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

The new platform will streamline cyber threat intelligence sharing and enhance digital monitoring across the financial sector.

AML / KYC

GLEIF and Finternet Lab Partner on Digital Identity Infrastructure

By Editors | 23/05/2025

GLEIF and Finternet Lab are collaborating to advance trusted, interoperable digital identity and transaction systems.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Links Commercial Data Interchange to Land Registry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The linkage allows banks to search land and ownership information for property valuation, mortgage and loan assessments.

ESG / Sustainability

Gprnt Launches Nationwide Utility for Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SMEs can automatically convert utilities data into key sustainability indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, at no additional cost.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Delays Rollout of FX Reporting System to Mid 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Full implementation of the new ITRS has been deferred to allow time to “address emerging technical and report-related concerns”

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Insurance Agencies Suffer Data Breach, FSS Finds

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

Two GAs experienced major data leaks. The breach was detected when hackers attempted to sell stolen information on the dark web.