FINTECH / REGTECH

AML / KYC

HKMA is Intensifying its Crackdown on Scams, Laundering, Fraud

By Nathan Lynch | 02/05/2025

The HKMA is sharpening its focus on financial crime as scams and fraud complaints continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Guidance on Data Protection Compliance Audits

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025

The guidance incorporates the requirements of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law and other related regulations and national standards.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May

By Editors | 01/05/2025

PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.

Fintech / Regtech

NZ FMA Announces First Six Firms That Will Join Pilot Sandbox

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025

Six firms will test new products and services in a controlled environment, helping the FMA to gain greater insights into new technologies.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Authorities Mobilise After SK Telecom Hacking Incident

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

Korea’s financial authorities have launched emergency measures to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, prompting a surge in consumer demand for account and loan blocking services.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025

HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.

Fintech / Regtech

Central Banks Cautious but Committed in AI Adoption: BIS-IFC Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

AI adoption remains limited to pilot projects in central banks as they focus on building governance frameworks and improving data practices.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Developing Standard Instruction Format for NPP Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

AP+ has provided an update on its work to facilitate the migration from the BECS, which is being decommissioned, to the NPP.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Forms New Panel to Advance Digital Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025

The new expert panel will formulate a roadmap for digitising cargo data so that it may be integrated into the CDI platform.