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

    Nepal and Sri Lanka Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    The linkage connects the two countries' national payment infrastructures, allowing Nepali travellers to pay at LankaQR merchants using domestic apps.

    Stablecoins

    Japan Blockchain Foundation to Issue Trust-Type JPY Stablecoin

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    The ‘EJPY’ stablecoin is designed to be compliant with Japan's legal framework for electronic payment instruments.

    Structural Regulation

    FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.

    Data Privacy

    Korean Police Probe Kakao Pay Over Data Transfer to Alipay

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

    The investigation follows a referral from the FSS, which has already fined Kakao Pay over KRW 12.9 billion for the breaches.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

    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.

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