Payments & Settlements

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

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoins Threaten to Entrench Dollar, Sidelining APAC Currencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    New IMF paper argues that while stablecoins improve payments, they risk concentrating power and undermining smaller economies and currencies like the yen.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

    The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    China Launches Digital Notary System to Ease Hong Kong Investment

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The programme, covering 14 provinces, digitises subject qualification documents for Hong Kong investors, aiming to streamline business registration and eliminate paper-based submissions.

    Payments & Settlements

    GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

    By Editors | 12/02/2026

    The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

    Payments & Settlements

    Swift Partners with Indian Banks on Cross-Border Payments

    By Editors | 12/02/2026

    The initiative aims to improve speed and transparency for consumer payments, aligning with India's 'Payments Vision 2025' and G20 goals.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Pakistan Capital Market Adopts Faster T+1 Settlement Cycle

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

    The move shortens the trade settlement period from two days, aiming to reduce risk, boost liquidity, and align with global standards.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Mandates Readiness Tests for New Derivatives Market Codes

    By Editors | 11/02/2026

    Exchange and clearing participants must confirm technical readiness by 24 April for system changes affecting stock options and futures.

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