Fintech / Regtech

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong IA Details Framework for Federated Learning in Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/11/2025

The insurance body's new whitepaper outlines a framework for using the AI technique to enable privacy-preserving data collaboration and manage associated risks.

Fintech / Regtech

India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Opens Crypto Market to Global Liquidity, Expands Product Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The SFC is permitting shared order books with overseas affiliates and easing token listing rules under new investor protection safeguards.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Unveils 'Fintech 2030' Strategy to Boost AI, Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/11/2025

The new 'DART' strategy includes over 40 initiatives focused on data, AI, resilience and tokenisation to bolster Hong Kong's fintech hub status.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Draft National Blockchain Policy for Post-2025 Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The government is forming a National Blockchain Policy Task Force to chart the country’s post-2025 direction, boost transparency, and align with regulatory frameworks from SC and BNM.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia to Launch Bond-Backed Stablecoin via Digital Rupiah CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

Bank Indonesia is developing a government-bond-backed digital token to operate alongside its digital rupiah, aiming to strengthen monetary control and deepen the country’s digital financial infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

SBV Tightens Security Rules for Mobile Banking Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

SBV is tightening cybersecurity rules for online and mobile banking, requiring stricter app version controls, regular vulnerability checks, and stronger defences against cyberattacks.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Bolsters Anti-Fraud Tech to Combat Online Investment Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

Regulators and police are deploying new data sharing rules, an AI-powered app, and telecom blocks to combat surging online financial fraud.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.