Payments & Settlements

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

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Targets Launch of Additional A-Share Products – Report

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    HKEX will encourage investment banks to issue structured products such as derivative warrants based on the MSCI A50 index.

    Data Privacy

    RBI Releases Mastercard from Restrictions Imposed Last Year

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    Mastercard was barred from onboarding new domestic customers in July last year due to noncompliance with India’s data storage rules.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Host Preparatory Workshops for New FINI Platform

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    HKEX will explain the API development requirements for the new IPO settlement platform, set to launch in June 2023.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Grants Exemptions to FX Conversion Rule Ban

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    Myanmar is granting granted an exemption to select companies involved in FDI approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?

    By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022

    Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.

    Data Privacy

    UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Enters Into Force

    By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022

    The agreement promotes cooperation on cross-border data flows, fintech, cybersecurity, and mutual recognition of digital identity systems.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI to Allow Credit Cards to Link to UPI System

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Allowing credit cards to link with the UPI will provide consumers more payment options and greater convenience, the RBI said.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.

    Structural Regulation

    UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Editors | 13/06/2022

    UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.

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