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Reporting on regulatory developments, innovations, and risks in payment systems and settlement processes essential for the transfer of money and securities.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Updates G20 on Work to Strengthen Financial System Resilience
By Editors | 12/10/2022
FSB chair Klaas Knot says the outlook for global financial stability remains challenging, citing tighter financial conditions and higher inflation.
Payments & Settlements
Worldline, NPCI to Enable Indian UPI Payments Across Europe
By Editors | 12/10/2022
The first target markets are set to include Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) and Switzerland, with further plans for expansion.
Trading & Investment
Bangladesh Starts Trading Government Securities on Exchanges
By Editors | 11/10/2022
Allowing government securities to trade on the stock market is expected to enhance the demand for fixed income instruments.
Payments & Settlements
FSB Unveils Plans for Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments Work
By Editors | 11/10/2022
The prioritisation plan emphasises a need to strengthen external engagement and partnerships to take forward the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.
Payments & Settlements
NPCI Signs MOU to Enable UPI Payments in Oman
By Editors | 05/10/2022
NPCI and Oman’s central bank will study the possibility of connecting the UPI and RuPay card systems used in India with similar systems in Oman.
Structural Regulation
Australia Releases Report Addressing Bank Branch Closures
By Editors | 05/10/2022
The report says banks need to improve communication and support provided to local communities when regional branches close or their hours are reduced.
Structural Regulation
SEBI to Amend IPO Framework, Introduce Bond Platform Rules
By Editors | 04/10/2022
At its board meeting, SEBI also decided to allow net settlement between the cash and derivatives segments, which will enable netting benefits and reduce margins.
Payments & Settlements
Australian Regulators Propose Measures to Address De-Banking
By Editors | 04/10/2022
A CFR policy paper provides four recommendations to address de‑banking of fintechs, crypto exchanges and remittance firms.
Payments & Settlements
NPCI, TerraPay Partner on Cross-Border Payments
By Editors | 03/10/2022
The partnership will allow Indian customers and merchants in India with an active UPI ID to make and accept cross-border payments globally.
Clearing & Post-Trade
RBA Expresses Concerns Over CHESS System Delays in ASX Assessment
By Editors | 02/10/2022
ASX recorded a “strike” against the adoption of its remuneration report, which included a A$1.2mn bonus for former CEO Dominic Stevens despite the CHESS replacement delay.
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