Payments & Settlements

    Reporting on regulatory developments, innovations, and risks in payment systems and settlement processes essential for the transfer of money and securities.

    Payments & Settlements

    SBV Drafts Rules for Foreign Bank Correspondent Accounts

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The central bank has proposed amendments to allow foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payment services.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers

    By Editors | 11/05/2026

    The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

    Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

    Structural Regulation

    India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

    The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

    Payments & Settlements

    BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

    By Editors | 10/05/2026

    Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Pushes Yuan, Mediation in Bid to Become Commodities Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

    New initiatives include a specialised mediation panel, a 50% profits tax concession, and a push for more yuan-denominated products and pricing.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India Plans Electronic Platform for Bond Forward Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

    CCIL is developing a platform for bond forwards to improve transparency and risk management in the largely over-the-counter market.

    AI Risk & Governance

    India’s NPCI Explores Agentic AI to Reduce UPI Compliance Burden

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

    NPCI is exploring an agent-to-agent AI model to reduce compliance certification for banks and fintechs from weeks to days.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Launches Cargo-x Pilot to Digitalise Trade Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

    The programme, involving 21 banks, will test use cases for cargo and trade data to improve SME access to financing.

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