Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

By Editors | 30/12/2025

The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.

Enforcement

South Korea Launches Sector-Wide Probe Following Shinhan Card Data Leak

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

FSC convenes emergency meeting after internal employee leaks 192,000 merchant records; FSC to inspect all card issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

By Editors | 29/12/2025

FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Mandates ISO 20022 for All Retail Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new rules give financial institutions two years to fully adopt the global messaging standard for domestic and cross-border payments.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

Fintech / Regtech

India Accounting Body Proposes Overhaul of Tech and Cyber Audit Rules

By Editors | 29/12/2025

ICAI has released comprehensive draft standards focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, and third-party risk.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.