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Fintech / Regtech
RBI Links FX-Retail platform with Bharat Connect to Widen Access
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025
The pilot linkage is expected to expand retail access to the FX market, enabling customers of five banks to buy US dollars directly through digital channels and third-party apps.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Sets Up Cross Ministerial Unit to Counter AI Threats
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025
The new mechanism aims to strengthen oversight and coordination against malicious uses of AI, including fraud and cyber threats.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet
By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025
Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.
Market Infrastructure
Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears
By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025
Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Launches Wholesale Deposit Tokenisation Pilot
By Mark Johnston | 09/10/2025
RBI will explore using its wholesale CBDC to support tokenised interbank deposits.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Study Finds Korean CBDC Could See 19pc Adoption Rate
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025
A BIS study of over 3,500 Korean consumers predicts a retail CBDC would be the second most popular payment method, with adoption critically shaped by financial incentives and design.
Fintech / Regtech
India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT IFSC
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025
The new system allows IFSC Banking Units to locally settle USD transactions, cutting reliance on overseas banks and strengthening the hub’s global status.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Launches RENTAS+ to Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025
The modernised real-time settlement system, enables continuous interbank fund transfers and reduces risks from the rapid growth of instant payments.
AML / KYC
India’s ED Finds OctaFX Netted INR 8bn from Illegal Trades
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025
The ED is investigating the forex and crypto trading platform for money laundering, after uncovering a sophisticated, transcontinental fraud and money laundering operation.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM, PayNet to Roll Out AI-Powered Fraud Detection System in 2026
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025
BNM and PayNet are developing an AI-based predictive system to detect fraudulent transactions before they occur, part of broader efforts to combat online scams.
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