Fintech / Regtech

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Has Stepped Up Market Oversight, Investor Protection, Says Chairman

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    In the last one year, SEBI has tightened derivatives surveillance, strengthened insider trading enforcement, cracked down on misleading finfluencers to protect retail participants.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WeChat Pay Becomes First Wallet on New 'Payment Connect' System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The Tencent-owned wallet has partnered with HSBC to offer real-time, fee-free remittances, connecting Hong Kong's FPS with the mainland's IBPS.

    Trending

    FATF Issues Targeted Report on Stablecoin and Unhosted Wallet Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New report details rising misuse and recommends new controls for issuers, VASPs, and national regulators.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Overhauls Cybersecurity Strategy With New Tools and Mandatory Standards

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    The new strategy includes deploying proprietary government threat detection tools, mandating Cyber Trust Mark certification, and raising security standards for consumer routers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Targets AI Risks to Retail Investors With First TechSprint

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    IOSCO is seeking tech solutions to help educate and protect retail investors from AI-enabled fraud and scams.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Proposes Tighter Oversight for Corporate Credit Reporting

    By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

    The PBOC has issued draft rules to strengthen the regulation and market exit mechanisms for corporate credit reporting agencies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan FSA Implements Revised Supervisory Guidelines to Tackle Fraud Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

    The regulator rejected consultative feedback seeking broad opt-outs from MFA requirements and reiterated restrictions on login links in emails and SMS.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

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