Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Calls for New Powers to Address AI Risks to Competition, Consumers

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

New report details risks from vertical integration, AI-washing and scams, reiterating calls for a digital competition regime.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Abandons 2030 Target to Retire BECS Payments System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

An industry body cited challenges in migrating to modern alternatives, even as the country's real-time payment network sees rapid growth.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Proposes Major Overhaul of EFTPOS Device Security Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Payments NZ has opened a consultation on a risk-based approach to retiring payment terminals, proposing longer lifecycles for newer devices.

Fintech / Regtech

Bhutan Commences Trading in New Sovereign Gold-Backed Token

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

The token is issued via a special administrative region and distributed exclusively by Bhutan's first licensed digital bank.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Finalises New Rules for Payment Gateways to Protect User Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

The revised law mandates 100% external management of unsettled funds and raises capital requirements for payment gateway service providers.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong: New eMPF System to Achieve Fee Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

The new centralised digital platform is now expected to hit its primary administration fee reduction target in five years, not ten.

Fintech / Regtech

FTAHK Forms Digital Asset Group to Tackle Financial Crime

By Editors | 17/12/2025

New forum aims to promote responsible integration between traditional finance and virtual asset firms through cross-sector collaboration on risk.

AML / KYC

HKMA Urges Banks to Bolster Defences Against 'High-End' Money Laundering

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

The HKMA has identified weaknesses in how institutions handle sophisticated criminal schemes, urging enhancements in key control areas.