FINTECH / REGTECH

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai Government Plans Launch of First Tokenised Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2025

The pilot issuance will allow retail investors to participate in trading tokenised government bonds through securities firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Regulators Should Recognise Unique Characteristics of Stablecoins

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/02/2025

King’s College London paper says regulatory frameworks should recognise stablecoins as bearer instruments that operate outside traditional payment systems

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Releases Details of Planned Cross-border Payments PoC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

Project Rialto will link instant payment systems to a transnational network with an automated FX conversion layer for settlement in central bank money.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Mulls Rule Changes to Boost Virtual Asset Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2025

The SFC is considering relaxing certain rules to improve liquidity in Hong Kong’s virtual asset market and enhance the city’s position as a digital asset hub.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong’s First Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law is Becoming Reality

By Albert Yuen | 17/02/2025

Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee at Linklaters discuss the proposed new Cyber CI Bill and its implications for critical infrastructure operators.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FMA Offers Regulatory Clarity for E-Money and Payments Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/02/2025

The FMA said there is “no specific licence” for e-money institutions or payments service providers in New Zealand but a range of regulatory obligations still apply.

Fintech / Regtech

NZ Inland Revenue Department Consults on Open Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2025

New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department is seeking information on open banking to develop a roadmap for potential use and adoption.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Unveils New Initiatives to Enhance AI Governance, Safety

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

Initiatives include establishing technical testing best practices for GenAI applications, collaborating with Japan on LLMs, and enhancing AI safety evaluations.

AML / KYC

ABS Launches Automated Bill of Lading Verification for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

The tool, developed through a collaboration between the ABS Trade Finance Registry and SGTraDex, will help banks better tackle trade finance fraud.