Payments & Settlements

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASEAN+3 Ministers Pledge to Maintain Regional Stability

    By Editors | 19/05/2022

    The CMIM is being enhanced to allow ASEAN+3 members to use their own and each other’s local currencies for CMIM liquidity support.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    TDCC to Operate Centralised Clearing Platform for Funds

    By Darien Choong | 18/05/2022

    Taiwan Depository Clearing Corp is will establish and operate a centralised domestic fund clearing platform.

    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI Advances Work on Enhancing Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    A final report has been issued on extending RTGS operating hours, and another offering a framework for jurisdictions to self-assess payment system access.

    Cryptocurrency

    Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF

    By Editors | 12/05/2022

    A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Confirms Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live Date

    By Editors | 12/05/2022

    ASX said a new go-live date will be determined after further planning with its technology partner and input from stakeholders.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Opens RTGS to NBFI Participation

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    Bangladesh Bank has also recently removed pre-set limits on online money transfers between customers’ bank accounts.

    CBDCs

    Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.

    Trading & Investment

    First Rural Lender Added to Greater Bay WMC Scheme

    By Darien Choong | 11/05/2022

    Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank has partnered with DBS Hong Kong to offer cross-border wealth management services to mainland residents in the GBA.

    Payments & Settlements

    QR Code Payments Promote Credit Access for SMEs: BIS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2022

    QR payments allow the creation of a digital payment footprint that enables small firms to access credit from both big tech firms as well as banks.

    Payments & Settlements

    Technology and Regulations Clash: Apple Vs EU Antitrust Law

    By Peter Guy | 05/05/2022

    European Commission has not shown cause for anti-trust allegations as consumers strongly support Apple payment technology, writes Peter Guy.

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