Payments & Settlements

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 100m-Uses Milestone

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The anti-scam system, part of a broader industry accord, is showing early success in preventing fraudulent and mistaken payments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Eases Profit Repatriation Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules empower AD banks to process share transfers and remit proceeds for non-resident investors in unlisted companies, part of efforts to streamline foreign investment procedures.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Warns of Stalled Progress on Australia's Payments Modernisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The RBA has warned of slowing momentum and a lack of industry consensus on payments modernisation after a 2030 deadline was scrapped.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.

Payments & Settlements

Swift Launches Retail Payment Framework with Major Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

New rules under the framework aim to bring speed, transparency and cost certainty to cross-border payments, with key APAC corridors among the first to benefit.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

Trading & Investment

KRX Weighs Delaying Trading-hours Reform After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/03/2026

Korea Exchange is considering postponing the planned extension of its trading hours after securities firms and labour unions cite insufficient preparation time.