FINTECH / REGTECH

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Strengthen Scrutiny of Online Loan Platforms

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

The FSS will boost oversight of loan platforms after a review found unfair practices including misleading advertising.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

AML / KYC

HKMA to Help Banks Deploy AI for Transaction Monitoring

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

HKMA has received submissions from banks describing their progress to incorporate AI in their transaction monitoring systems.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

By Editors | 14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

AML / KYC

Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching

By Editors | 13/05/2025

Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.