Fintech / Regtech

RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

AML / KYC

Nepal Mandates Immediate Sanctions Freezing for Payment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

New guidelines require immediate freezing of assets and daily screening, with financial penalties up to NPR 2 million for non-compliance.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Hails Success of Digital Push, Citing Adoption of E-Dividend Notices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2025

71% of companies listed on the TWSE's main board and 63% of those on the TPEx are now using the eNotice Platform launched in 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Issues Proposed Rules for New Security Token Market

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

Strict new rules on issuer capital, lock-ups, and trading raise questions about whether any products will actually be listed.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Backs Coordinated Migration to New Payments Encryption Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The ACCC has proposed granting an eight-year authorisation for the payments industry to jointly manage the shift to a more secure standard.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Orders Removal of Gambling Links from Banking Apps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The BSP has given financial institutions 48 hours to remove access to gambling sites from their mobile apps.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand FMA Set to Issue Guidance on AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The FMA is developing principles for AI use and a discussion paper on tokenisation to foster responsible innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Rolls Out Real-Time Malware Alert System for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

Police will now share data on phones suspected of malicious app infections directly with banks to proactively block fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Committee Proposes AI Governance Framework for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

High-level committee calls for mandatory board policies, AI audits, and public disclosures to govern the use of artificial intelligence.

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