China's fintech clampdown will probably have a limited impact on Singapore, although it could encourage investors to pivot to the city-state and local fintech companies to expand their footprint in the region.
Yesterday, China's top banking watchdog called for fintech firms to be subjected to the same supervision and risk management requirements as banks. It had laid out detailed regulations aimed at curbing anti-competitive behaviour for the first time on Tuesday.
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