Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s NSDL Launches Unified Platform for Foreign Investor Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The unified portal combines FPI and FVCI registration, aimed at simplifying access for global investors to India’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Enacts New Data Laws with Enhanced Protection for Financial Information

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

New ordinances establish citizen data ownership and create a national authority to regulate sensitive data, including financial and biometric information.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

Fintech / Regtech

S. Korea 'Me-conomy' Trend Drives Uptake of Death Benefit Annuitisation

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

South Koreans are converting whole life insurance policies into annuities, a new service driven by financial authorities and a desire for pre-retirement liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Banks Partnering With Tech Firms on Stablecoin Projects - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

Major financial groups are forming alliances with Naver, Samsung and Kakao as regulators prepare a legal framework for stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.