Payments & Settlements

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

    Liquidity Risk

    APRA Clarifies Liquid Asset Rules for Banks After RBA Policy Change

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    APRA has acted to ensure debt securities remain eligible liquid assets for banks following a procedural update by the RBA.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    European T+1 Shift to Create Pressures for APAC Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

    New guide from Citi and The ValueExchange highlights operational, liquidity, and time-zone challenges for financial institutions in APAC.

    Payments & Settlements

    WeChat Pay Becomes First Wallet on New 'Payment Connect' System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The Tencent-owned wallet has partnered with HSBC to offer real-time, fee-free remittances, connecting Hong Kong's FPS with the mainland's IBPS.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong MPFA to Explore Gold ETF Investment for MPF

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

    The move aligns with a government push to develop the city as a gold trading hub, the MPFA chairwoman told legislators.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APAC Regulators Activate Crisis Measures as Mideast Conflict Roils Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

    South Korea has readied a massive stabilisation fund while central banks in Japan and Singapore monitor inflation and market impacts.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Enable Same-day FX Settlement for Foreign investors

    By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

    South Korea will enable same-day currency exchange and securities settlement for foreign investors to support global index inclusion.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

    The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.

    Liquidity Risk

    Bangladesh Bank Overhauls Liquidity Framework with New Guidelines

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    New guidelines effective May will limit repo to seven days and introduce stricter terms, aiming to boost interbank lending and curb inflation.

    Payments & Settlements

    India's IFSCA Issues New SWIFT Routing Rules for GIFT City Banks

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The new directives aim to resolve payment delays by ensuring cross-border remittances are correctly routed to IFSC Banking Units.

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