Cloud & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam, South Korea Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The initiative enables direct local currency settlement, marking a key step in bilateral financial integration and cashless payment promotion.

Climate Risk

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Expands Digital Shareholder Notice Platform

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The expansion will add notifications for cash capital increases and public tender offers to the eNotice platform, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency.

Cloud & Infrastructure

APRA Consults on Migrating Final Life Insurance Data to New Reporting Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2026

APRA is seeking feedback on moving the last three life insurance data collections to its new reporting platform.

Cloud & Infrastructure

South Korea Eases Network Separation Rules for SaaS Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2026

Financial firms can now use cloud-based software in internal networks, provided they meet strict new security controls and do not handle sensitive personal data.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Advances Plan for Government-backed Tech Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

The new government-backed fund will require managers to allocate at least 25 percent of capital towards establishing production and manufacturing bases in the city.

Payments & Settlements

India, Korea Deepen Financial Ties with Regulatory, Payments Pacts

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The agreements include a regulatory MoU and a pact to integrate digital payment systems, aiming to boost investment and interoperability.

Cybersecurity

NEC Launches Shared Cybersecurity Centre for Japan's Regional Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

The initiative aims to help smaller FIs address rising cyber threats, talent shortages, and regulatory demands through a collaborative framework and shared services.

Cybersecurity

BOJ Paper Urges Adoption of Stricter Open API Security Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

Research paper recommends financial firms look beyond the FAPI 2.0 baseline, incorporating tougher overseas measures to bolster open finance security.