Payments & Settlements

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

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

    New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

    Liquidity Risk

    India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

    Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

    Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

    By Editors | 13/05/2026

    The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Clarity Needed in FATF R16 Guidance to Prevent De-Risking: RUSI Analyst

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2026

    Forthcoming guidance on the FATF’s revised Recommendation 16 must provide clear, practical rules to avoid harming financial inclusion.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Expands FX Facilitation Pilots in Greater Bay Area

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

    New foreign exchange pilots in Guangdong's Nansha and Hengqin zones will ease rules on capital account funds and streamline non-resident account refunds.

    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

    By Editors | 13/05/2026

    The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

    Payments & Settlements

    PBOC Drafts New Rules for Unified Bank Account System

    By Editors | 13/05/2026

    PBOC is seeking comment on draft rules for its new unified account management system, consolidating regulations and detailing data security requirements.

    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.

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