Fintech / Regtech

    AML / KYC

    RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.

    AML / KYC

    HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

    Enforcement

    Korea to Ramp Up Penalties for Late Cyber Incident Reporting, Illegal Spam

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    New amendments introduce fines of up to six percent of sales for spam violations and increase penalties for delayed cyber incident reporting for companies.

    Enforcement

    Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's PFRDA Widens Pension Distribution Network to Fintechs, Professionals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2026

    The move aims to expand the reach of the NPS by allowing a broader range of entities to act as agents under existing rules.

    AML / KYC

    Korea Launches New Taskforce to Combat Voice Phishing Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    Financial authorities will establish a cross-sector council to strengthen detection and information sharing, targeting new scams and mule accounts.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

    CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.

    Trending

    BIS Paper Urges Clearer Supervisory Guidance on AI Data Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    New paper highlights growing data risks from AI in finance, calling for tailored supervisory guidance on governance, quality, security and privacy

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia's A2A Payments Vision Nears Release, Roadmap Set for Year-End

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    Industry roundtable has confirmed a draft vision for public consultation in April and a full industry roadmap by end-2026.

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