Payments & Settlements

Trading & Investment

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

By Editors | 28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Rolls Out 18-point Roadmap to Cement Global Metals Pricing Influence

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

Authorities in China’s financial hub unveil measures to integrate futures and spot markets, aiming to align pricing power with the nation’s dominance in production and consumption.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Doubles Yuan Liquidity Facility to CNY 200 Billion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The move, supported by the PBOC, aims to meet strong lender demand and deepen Hong Kong’s offshore yuan market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Stablecoins

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Permit Family Credit Cards for Minors, Streamline Finance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

Proposals would allow family credit cards for children over 12, let finance firms broker leasing products, and clarify licensing review rules.

Liquidity Risk

RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea Tests Autonomous AI Payment System Using Digital Currency Tokens

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The BOK and LG CNS have successfully demonstrated a payment infrastructure allowing AI agents to autonomously transact using blockchain-based deposit tokens.

Structural Regulation

KakaoBank, SCBX Form Virtual Bank Joint Venture in Thailand

By Editors | 23/01/2026

The Korean internet bank will be the second-largest shareholder in a consortium seeking to launch a virtual bank in Thailand.