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

    SGX Consults on Shift to Omnibus Broker Custody Model

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    SGX RegCo has proposed rule changes to allow wider use of broker custody accounts, aiming to align Singapore’s post-trade framework with global practices.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

    Trading & Investment

    PBOC Adopts Global Repo Standard in Major Market Access Reform

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The PBOC has recognised the GMRA for onshore repo trades, a move set to simplify access and reduce capital costs for foreign investors.

    Structural Regulation

    India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Project Maps Path to Quantum-Ready, Scalable Payment Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2026

    A new proof-of-concept explores a modular architecture to handle high volumes and future-proof financial market infrastructures against quantum threats.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

    Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

    Payments & Settlements

    India’s UPI Set for Debut in Japan to Facilitate Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

    UPI will be trialled in Japan in 2026, allowing Indian tourists to make seamless digital payments at local merchants via familiar apps.

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