Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Mandate Data Sharing Between Banks and Crypto Firms

08/08/2025

The FSC will amend laws to create a joint inquiry mechanism, allowing real-time monitoring of suspicious cash and cryptocurrency flows.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Reorganises Banking Bureau to Bolster Systemic Risk Oversight

08/08/2025

The regulator has reassigned duties to centralise macroprudential supervision and bring leasing firms under a new consumer protection and AML remit.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Vietnam Submits Crypto Exchange Pilot Plan for Politburo Approval

08/08/2025

The finance ministry has finalised its proposal for a regulatory sandbox, which could launch as early as this month with a limited number of private-sector exchanges.

Enforcement

Australia's Financial Accountability Regime Under Fire for Lack of Enforcement

07/08/2025

A key post-royal commission reform is being criticised for failing to produce any penalties, despite numerous instances of misconduct in the financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Fintech to Launch Country's First Agricultural RWA Project

07/08/2025

CAC Fintech's strategic alliance with SFC-licensed Eddid Financial will focus on the tokenisation of agricultural assets, aligning with a mainland policy directives.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Examines Proposal for Unexplained Wealth Law

06/08/2025

The government is studying a proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders to combat corruption but will move slowly to avoid unintended consequences.

Enforcement

South Korea Crypto CEO Gets Second Jail Term for Fraud

06/08/2025

The head of the collapsed Bitsonic exchange has been convicted of a new fraud scheme while already serving a seven-year sentence for a larger case of market manipulation.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Hails Success of Online Platforms in Blocking Fraud

06/08/2025

Over the past year, a collaboration with Google and Kakao using AI and pre-verification has blocked over 270,000 fraudulent accounts and halved complaints about illegal ads.

ESG / Sustainability

India: Parliamentary Panel Calls for New ESG Body to Combat Greenwashing

06/08/2025

The parliamentary committee has urged the MCA to create a specialised body and amend company law to fight misleading environmental claims.