Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Seeks to Transfer Oversight of Lending Firms to BSP

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The SEC wants to cede control of financing and lending companies to the BSP, citing widespread scams and resource constraints.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Taps Australian Expertise for International Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The partnership aims to leverage Australian regtech and cybersecurity expertise to build a robust regulatory framework for Vietnam’s ambitious IFC project.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Details Plans to Create Specific Law to Govern CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026

New central bank report details a two–tier architecture, tiered wallet limits, and a preference for a dedicated CBDC law.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Explores Web3 Framework to Turn IP into an Asset Class

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK and the Ministry of Creative Economy are collaborating to build a regulated ecosystem for tokenising and trading intellectual property.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSS Korea to Target API-Driven Crypto Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

FSS warned of rising unfair trading practices using automated systems and plans to increase market monitoring and targeted investigations.