Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh to Require Global Card Networks to Incorporate Locally

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Draft regulation mandates Visa and Mastercard register as local companies for tax purposes, prompting industry warnings over business continuity.

Market Infrastructure

AMRO Calls on ASEAN+3 Policymakers to Tackle Stablecoin Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

AMRO calls for coordinated regulation to manage financial stability and monetary sovereignty risks from new payment technologies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UBS, Ant International to Explore Blockchain for Real-Time Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The agreement aims to develop real-time, blockchain-based cross-border payment and liquidity solutions, integrating UBS’s digital cash platform with Ant’s internal treasury systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch Action Plan to Build Global Fintech Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

The plan details cross-border regulatory co-operation, data validation platforms, and new funding channels to deepen financial integration by 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, RBI Warn Public Against Trading on Unregistered Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

Regulators issued fresh alerts on illegal bond-trading and forex platforms, warning that investors face serious risks when dealing with unregistered digital operators.

Fintech / Regtech

Bahrain, Singapore Launch Digital Infrastructure to De-Risk Trade Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

The cross-border initiative aims to create a digital ledger to boost bank confidence and unlock critical funding for small businesses.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Eyes Higher Lending to Low-Credit Borrowers at Internet Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The regulator is reviewing whether KakaoBank, Toss Bank, and K Bank can responsibly expand loans to mid- and low-credit customers amid rising delinquency rates.

Capital / Liquidity

China Details Hainan's Financial Opening with 'Electronic Fence' Account System

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Hainan's free trade port will launch special customs operations, underpinned by a new system for freer cross-border capital flows.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and China Seal Corporate Pact for Cross-Border Payments

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

The deal between China's TenPay Seal Pact to Link Bakong, Weixin Pay aims to strengthen payment connectivity and financial inclusion, boosting economic exchange across Asia.