Fintech / Regtech

AML / KYC

HKMA to Help Banks Deploy AI for Transaction Monitoring

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

HKMA has received submissions from banks describing their progress to incorporate AI in their transaction monitoring systems.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NY Fed, BIS Explore Tokenisation for Central Bank Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2025

Project Pine shows central banks can use tokenisation, smart contracts for nimble monetary policy in a digital future.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOK Seeks Authority Over Won-Based Stablecoin Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2025

Bank of Korea seeks the power to approve won-based stablecoins to protect monetary policy and ensure financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

SET, Nasdaq Expand Partnership to Modernise Capital Market

By Editors | 14/05/2025

SET said the expanded partnership is aimed at enhancing system-wide efficiency, transparency, and risk management.

AML / KYC

Redlines & Key Zones: Taking Sanctions Screening Beyond Name Matching

By Editors | 13/05/2025

Ricky Butler at Dow Jones discusses the evolving challenges of sanctions compliance in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches 2025 Green Fintech Competition

By Editors | 12/05/2025

The focus will be on five themes, including climate risk modelling, carbon market analytics, and sustainable investing, among others.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025

Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection