Cloud & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Fintech Sandbox Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The framework introduces sandboxes and referral mechanisms to support fintech innovation and collaboration between India and foreign entities.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam Resolves to Launch 'National Enterprise Database'

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

The database will be rolled out in phases supporting the creation of a "Business Health Index", which will measure the overall vitality of enterprises and entrepreneurs.

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

Cloud & Infrastructure

GLEIF Appoints Toppan Edge as Japan's First vLEI Issuer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/09/2025

GLEIF says the appointment of Toppan Edge will enable the issuance of secure digital identities to Japanese firms for use in global trade and finance.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Mandates Electronic Reporting for Fund Management Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The new rule, effective from 20 October 2025, eliminates paper-based submissions in a government-led push to streamline business regulations.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong and Indonesia State Agencies Sign Pact on Financial Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong’s FSDC and Indonesia’s IFG targets collaboration on sustainable finance, fintech, and insurance.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.