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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.
Payments & Settlements
SAFE Eases Cross-Border Investment, Trade in Pilot Zones
By Editors | 11/01/2022
High-tech MSMEs will be granted a quota to borrow money from overseas, and pilot projects for QFLPs and QDLPs will be carried out.
Payments & Settlements
BNM Proposes Rule Changes for Payment Card Industry
By Mark Johnston | 10/01/2022
The changes will address distortions and frictions in the payment card market and foster greater usage and acceptance of payment cards, BNM says.
Payments & Settlements
Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans
By Editors | 09/01/2022
The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Issues New Framework on Offline Digital Payments
By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2022
Offline digital payments are expected to benefit areas with weak internet or telecom connectivity, particularly semi-urban and rural areas.
Payments & Settlements
Mizuho Bank Reports 9th System Failure for 2021
By Editors | 04/01/2022
The failure was attributable to an error in Mizuho’s system settings for transactions occurring at night and on holidays, impacting ATM and online banking operations.
Payments & Settlements
IndusInd Bank, NPCI Partner on UPI-based Cross Border Payments
By Editors | 03/01/2022
Initially, real-time remittances from Thailand to India will be enabled via DeeMoney, a Thailand-based money transfer operator and partner of IndusInd Bank.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia, Thailand Launch Phase 2 of QR Payments Linkage
By Editors | 02/01/2022
Cross-border instant QR payments are now available for travellers between Malaysia and Thailand, including for online e-commerce transactions.
Trading & Investment
CFFEX Halves Settlement Fees in Financial Futures Markets
By Editors | 31/12/2021
Settlement fees for stock index futures and government bond futures will be halved in 2022. Further enhancements are planned in the year ahead.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA Endorses Proposal to Better Protect Mortgage Borrowers
By Editors | 31/12/2021
The proposal will make use of electronic payments directly from bank to bank, rather than routing payments for large property transactions through law firms.
Trading & Investment
MAS Unveils Initiatives to Open Access to China ETFs, Bonds
By Editors | 29/12/2021
SGX and SZSE have signed an MoU to establish an ‘ETF Connect’ mechanism. SGX is also in discussions with CFETS to establish bond market connectivity.
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