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Korea to Revise Fee System for Early Repayment of Loans
By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2024
The changes will prohibit lenders from imposing early repayment fees that exceed the actual costs incurred by prepayment of loans.
Trading & Investment
Japan’s Market and Corporate Reforms – New Dawn or Déjà Vu?
By Gavin Blair | 05/03/2024
Reforms to boost the capital market and asset management sector are driving optimism in Japan.
Payments & Settlements
BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System
By Editors | 05/03/2024
The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.
Payments & Settlements
BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems
By Editors | 05/03/2024
New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.
Trading & Investment
ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024
ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.
Trading & Investment
Cambodia Inaugurates New Securities Investors Association
By Editors | 05/03/2024
The new association will provide training and represent the investors on matters such as legal protection and market development.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia, Cambodia Agree to Link Payment Systems
By Editors | 05/03/2024
BNM and NBC agreed to encourage the use of local currency settlement and to link their payment systems to enable cross-border QR payments.
Structural Regulation
Thailand to Open Applications for Virtual Bank Licences in March
By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2024
The Bank of Thailand aims to grant three virtual bank licences by mid-2025, with a view to seeing services launch in 2026.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Approves Establishment of New Online Payments Platform
By Ajoy K Das | 04/03/2024
Bharat BillPay Limited will set up a platform that will enable payment aggregators to accept transactions from any bank without having to onboard each one separately.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Launches New System for Reporting FX Transactions
By Ajoy K Das | 04/03/2024
The FX Dashboard removes the need for banks to submit physical documents for forex transactions and will improve central bank monitoring.
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