Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

IMF Reclassifies India’s FX Regime as ‘Crawl-Like’ from Stablised

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The IMF urged India to restrict FX intervention to periods of market disorder, saying a more flexible rupee would better absorb external shocks and deepen currency markets.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BIS Names IMF Digital Money Expert as New Innovation Hub Chief

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli will lead the BIS Innovation Hub's work on fintech, including its hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Payments & Settlements

India Introduces 'Full Delegation' on National UPI Payments Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

BHIM app users can authorise 'trusted contacts' to make payments up to INR 15,000 a month on their behalf while retaining full oversight and control.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Partners TransUnion to Improve Financial Literacy, Education

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

The free e-learning course aims to boost financial literacy and inclusion, addressing high consumer demand for credit knowledge.

Payments & Settlements

India's Digital Stack: Turning Data Into Dollars for Asia's Unbanked

By Nathan Lynch | 27/11/2025

India's open-source tech stack has delivered bank accounts to almost a billion people, a model that Asia's emerging markets can emulate in their quest to foster financial inclusion and fight financial crime.

Clearing & Post-Trade

New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

Alternative Markets

FSS Korea Proposes “Severe” Sanctions on MBK Partners

By Mark Johnston | 27/11/2025

The FSS alleges the private equity firm harmed pension fund interests, sparking debate over regulatory overreach and fund governance.