FINTECH / REGTECH

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Simplifies KYC Rules for Low-Risk Customers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025

The RBI has allowed Business Correspondents to assist with KYC, while allowing self-declarations from customers to be submitted digitally and physically.

Big Picture

BIS Survey Finds Supervisory Use of Gen AI Still at Early Stage

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/06/2025

Outdated IT systems, data security concerns, and limited technical expertise are slowing adoption of GenAI at supervisory bodies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

By Editors | 16/06/2025

The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.

Securities / Derivatives

The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation to Transform Collateral Management in Cleared Derivatives: FIA

By Editors | 15/06/2025

Regulators should clarify whether the capital relief applicable for traditional assets is the same for tokenised assets used as collateral.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licence in Hong Kong – Report

By Editors | 14/06/2025

Ant International seeking stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg. Hangzhou-based Ant Digital also seeking HK licence.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Data Privacy Consent Management Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

The CMS framework under the DPDP Act, 2023 outlines how businesses should handle user data with emphasis on accountability and verifiable consent.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Announces Launch of Verified UP IDs to Curb Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

All registered market intermediaries will have to adopt new UPI handles. Investors will have a new verification tool to verify the legitimacy of UPI IDs.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC, Akamai Publish New Framework to Assess DDoS Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

New report introduces a five-level DDoS Maturity Model aimed at helping FIs benchmark their resilience and readiness to DDoS threats.