Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Culture and Conduct as the New Moat in APAC’s Wealth Sector

By Mary Leung | 28/04/2025

Traditional competitive advantages are fading in APAC’s booming wealth management sector, making a strong client-centric culture the new key to success, writes Mary Leung.

Fintech / Regtech

Central Banks Face Challenges in Managing AI Capability Gaps

By Editors | 27/04/2025

New BIS bulletin highlights the limited supply of talent with the right mix of AI skills and central banking expertise.

Fintech / Regtech

US Criticises Indonesia Over QR Code Payment System

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025

USTR says US companies were not adequately informed about or invited to share views on QRIS policy-making.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Launches Revamped “Infinity 2.0” Platform to Boost Innovation

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2025

Infinity 2.0 is a revamped digital platform to foster collaboration, innovation, and cybersecurity in the digital financial sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Mulls Requiring Cybersecurity Certification for FIs’ Vendors

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2025

The renewed focus on vendors comes after a ransomware attack on a printing service provider that affected DBS and Bank of China.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies

By Editors | 26/04/2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

China Launches Pilot Programme to Automate Audit Report Verification

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2025

Eight pilot banks will be able to use a new system to verify that audit reports received from loan applicants are genuine and up-to-date.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Publishes Findings from DLT Project to Enhance FX Settlements

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

Project Meridian FX demonstrated the technical feasibility of using “synchronisation operators” to modernise FX settlements, improve interoperability, and increase efficiency.

AML / KYC

Myanmar’s Scam Factories: A Descent Into the Heart of Financial Darkness

By Nathan Lynch | 25/04/2025

Industrial-scale scam operations run by criminal syndicates in Myanmar present a daunting challenge to banks and law enforcement, writes Nathan Lynch.