Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Sovereign AI Project for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

A consortium of 16 financial institutions, backed by FSC, will develop a large language model trained on local laws to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka Probes $2.5m Cyber Heist from Finance Ministry

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

Hackers diverted a sovereign debt repayment intended for Australia, prompting an investigation into internal control failures and triggering calls for greater parliamentary oversight.

AML / KYC

India Finalises Online Gaming Rules, Imposing New Obligations on FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2026

New rules effective 1 May establish a gaming authority and prohibit FIs from processing transactions for prohibited online money games.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.

Fintech / Regtech

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen's Futian District Partner on Financial Cooperation

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The agreement establishes a framework to enhance collaboration in financial innovation, AI in finance, and cross-border investment structures, including the QFLP framework.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Ease Ownership and Board Rules for Internet-Only Banks

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

The proposed changes aim to help Taiwan's three digital banks raise capital and attract diverse investors after three years of operation, addressing significant operational losses.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Authorities Warn on Unlicensed Prediction Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The warning comes as crypto-based platforms, blocked since 2024, see a surge in wagers on Singapore-related events, posing enforcement challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Japan Scrutinise Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI Model Over Cyber Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

Regulators from India, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea are among those holding talks with banks amid fears the advanced AI could accelerate cyberattacks.