Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Maybank, BNP Paribas and Marketnode Launch Tokenised Money Market Fund

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    The launch is expected to mainstream fund tokenisation, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for traditional investment products.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Scams Run by Chinese Nationals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

    A new report found that Chinese nationals masterminded large-scale instant loan and cryptocurrency scams in India, funnelling over INR 280 billion through shell companies and digital payment channels.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Trade Pilot Flags Hurdles for Commercial Use of Digital Money

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    A cross-border supply chain finance pilot found tokenised deposits were preferred, but scaling requires major bank and regulatory action.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Bangladesh Bank Seeks Relaxation of Digital Bank Ownership Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The central bank has asked the Finance Ministry to ease shareholding limits for digital bank investors.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNM Charts Roadmap for Asset Tokenisation in Finance Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    New discussion paper sets guiding principles for safe tokenisation trials, stressing regulated access, focus on traditional assets, and preservation of ringgit stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Must Rethink Its 'Technical Glitch' Rules

    By Saurabh Maheshwari | 31/10/2025

    SEBI's revised framework on technical glitches aims for efficiency but risks leaving millions of retail investors dangerously unprotected.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.

    Securities / Derivatives

    World Bank Deploys AI to Create 'Single Source of Truth' for Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 30/10/2025

    The "SHASTRA" tool uses generative AI to extract trade data from term sheets, aiming to reduce operational risk and create a 'golden copy' for market participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BIS Official Urges Global Governance to Steer Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2025

    Central banks must lay legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets to prevent fragmentation and uphold trust, says BIS Asia chief Tao Zhang.

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