Fintech / Regtech

Market Infrastructure

Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Sets 2026 Deadline for New Cybersecurity Framework

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The central bank has issued a mandatory framework for banks and payment firms, requiring a CISO, 72-hour incident reporting, and NIST-aligned controls.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Lag Leaves Australia Open to 'Upstream' Crime Threats

By Bradley Maclean | 31/03/2026

Senior financial crime leaders warn that while threats are increasingly global and sophisticated, domestic regulatory frameworks and information-sharing mechanisms are failing to keep pace.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

AML / KYC

Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Sets New Rules for Partner Network Connectivity

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

BB has issued new guidelines for financial institutions connecting to its extranet, mandating new security and operational standards by year-end.