Fintech / Regtech

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms Serving Overseas Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2025

MAS finalises rules imposing strict licensing and compliance standards on Singapore-based digital token service providers serving overseas investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Taps AI to Parse Bank Disclosures and Identify Risk

By Editors | 02/06/2025

Japan’s FSA is using AI to distil bank disclosure reports, gather information, identify emerging trends, and improve monitoring activities.

AML / KYC

China Set to Launch Voluntary National Digital ID System

By Editors | 01/06/2025

China is set to launch a new voluntary digital ID scheme in July, promising enhanced data security and online privacy.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines MCX for Late Disclosure of Technology Expenditure

By Editors | 01/06/2025

MCX paid significantly higher costs than anticipated to implement a new trading platform, but didn’t disclose the amounts paid in a timely manner.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Urges Banks to Build Up Cushions Against Loan Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The FSS asked FIs to bolster their capital, better manage their NPLs, and ensure their infrastructure is prepared for AI […]

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Partners with University on Cybersecurity Innovation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2025

HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative suptech and regtech solutions, leveraging “cutting-edge” technologies such as the latest LLMs.

Fintech / Regtech

PayNet, FAOM Partner to Develop Fintech Hub in Malaysia

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

PayNet and the Fintech Association will collaborate to promote regulatory engagement, regional collaboration, and expanded market access for Malaysian fintechs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Allocate Power for Mining

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The government aims to integrate digital assets into its financial strategy and establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, inspired by US policy.

AML / KYC

How AI and Pattern Recognition Will Shape the Future of Payment Security

By Avalon Ingram | 29/05/2025

Swift’s Avalon Ingram says payment security relies on AI and collaboration to detect anomalies, strengthen risk management, and anticipate financial threats.