Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

FSB, IOSCO Find ‘Uneven’ Implementation of Rules for Crypto Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

Reports from the FSB and IOSCO find inconsistent crypto rule implementation, creating arbitrage risks and complicating cross-border oversight of firms.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC to Get Additional Powers to Combat Crypto ATM Crimes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or prohibit high-risk products and give banks new tools to disrupt money mule accounts.

Fintech / Regtech

India's NIPL and NTT DATA Sign Pact to Bring UPI to Japan

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

MOU aims to allow the growing number of Indian tourists in Japan to use the popular mobile payment system.

ESG / Sustainability

Finance Sector Risks Losing Public Trust Over AI Ethics, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report by the ACCA and the CISI urges action on skills and governance, highlighting risks from 'black box' algorithms, audit automation and undisclosed data sharing.

Fintech / Regtech

India Enlists Accounting Body for Sovereign AI Model Development

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

The ICAI will provide financial data from listed companies to support the nation's sovereign AI ambitions.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Mandates Phishing-Resistant MFA for Online Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

New rules require default phishing-resistant authentication for key operations and ban login links in emails to combat rising fraud.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Announces Second Cohort of GenAI Sandbox Participants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

The cohort includes 27 use cases from 20 banks, with a focus on AI governance and using AI to test systems against sophisticated fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Launches Latest Cross Industry Cybersecurity Exercise with 177 Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

This 10th annual exercise includes drills for data breaches, asset outflows, and a 'blind' scenario for banks to test industry resilience.