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Markets & Infrastructure
Payments & Settlements
Swift Achieves FSB Speed Target for Cross Border Payments
By Editors | 23/08/2023
89% of transactions processed on the Swift network now reach recipient banks within one hour. The FSB target was 75% by 2027.
Structural Regulation
New Zealand to Enhance ETS Market Governance Framework
By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2023
The government has agreed to two proposals to improve market governance for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Asking Banks to Settle UAE Trade Without USD – Report
By Editors | 22/08/2023
The RBI has asked banks to encourage clients and corporates to settle trade with the UAE using the dirham or Indian rupee.
Structural Regulation
India’s Finance Minister Reviews Progress of GIFT City
By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2023
Nirmala Sitharaman reviews GIFT City’s progress, saying a legal framework for accounting, auditing, and taxation professionals will soon be in place.
Structural Regulation
SGX RegCo Plans Market Consultation on Requisitioned Meetings
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/08/2023
SGX RegCo is planning a market consultation on changes to the listing rules on requisitioned meetings.
Trading & Investment
Tokyo Bourse Approves Japan’s First Active ETF Listings
By Editors | 22/08/2023
Two active ETFs, both managed by Nomura Asset Management, will list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on 7 September.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia, Singapore Start QR Payment Interconnection Trial
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2023
The QR payment linkage between Indonesia and Singapore is expected to officially launch within H2 2023 after the completion of the trials.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Fines Changjiang Corporate Finance for Sponsor Failures
By Editors | 21/08/2023
The company is prohibited from acting as a sponsor for listing applications in Hong Kong for one year, potentially longer if deficiencies are not addressed.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Laos Launch Cross-border QR Payment Link
By Editors | 21/08/2023
A second phase of the cross-border payments link between Cambodia and Laos is expected to launch in Q4 2023.
Structural Regulation
China Issues Policy to Boost Commercial Credit System
By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2023
The policy outlines measures to establish standards for credit revaluations and enhance access to affordable credit for businesses.
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