Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines Moves to Cap Digital Reach of Rural Banks

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

Accounts held by customers with registered addresses outside a rural bank's head office and branch locations will not be permitted to exceed 30 percent of total customer accounts.

Fintech / Regtech

FATF Sets Sights on Global Fraud and Crypto Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

The FATF added Papua New Guinea and Kuwait to its grey list, adopted Singapore's mutual evaluation, and approved new reports on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Existing Rules Sufficient to Manage AI Trading Risks: FMSB Report

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2026

New report finds current AI use is not autonomous and can be managed by existing controls, but warns firms to keep guardrails updated.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Proposes AML/CTF Rule Changes, New Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

Draft rules create new exemptions for gift cards and ATMs, and refine customer due diligence and reporting group obligations for financial institutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

J5 Warns on OTC Crypto, Payment Processor Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Global tax authorities warn that OTC crypto desks and payment processors face rising misuse risks, calling for stronger oversight and coordination to curb illicit financial flows.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX Acquires AI Startup to Drive Transformation, New Growth Engines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The acquisition is KRX's first in its 70-year history and signals a significant strategic push into data and technology.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Launch Impact Assessments to Cut Regulatory Costs

By Editors | 13/02/2026

Regulator will form a new committee and research centre to analyse the economic burden of compliance and lower the cost of capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Budget 2026: Singapore Pledges to Boost Equities, Startups, AI Adoption

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Measures include multi-billion-dollar top-ups for equity market funds, expanded support for growth-stage startups, and a new national AI strategy.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.