Payments & Settlements

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

    Operational Risk

    Mizuho Suffers Seventh System Failure For the Year

    By Editors | 12/09/2021

    The latest failure disrupted about 100 ATMs due to a “hardware problem”, though affected services were restored quickly.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines: BSP Has 11 Digital Bank Applications to Review

    By Editors | 12/09/2021

    Two applications were already under review. Nine new applications were received before the deadline. Only two more licences may be up for grabs.

    Structural Regulation

    Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Launched

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

    The PBOC, HKMA and AMCM have published the implementation details to support the launch of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme.

    Trading & Investment

    GBA Wealth Management Connect Set for Launch

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    The southbound leg of Bond Connect will also be launching shortly. A press release will be held this afternoon to announce implementation details.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI to Introduce Optional T+1 Settlement Cycle from January

    By Editors | 08/09/2021

    Stock exchanges may choose to offer T+1 settlement on any scrip, after providing the market advance notice of at least one month.

    Payments & Settlements

    China, Indonesia Launches Local Currency Settlement Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2021

    Bank Indonesia has also recently expanded its local currency settlement frameworks with Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.

    Structural Regulation

    StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank

    By Editors | 06/09/2021

    A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.

    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a “distinct entity” and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Shanghai INE to Accept Govt Bonds as Margin Collateral

    By Editors | 05/09/2021

    Government bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance can be used as margin collateral provided they have a face value of at least CNY 1 million.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBI to Enable Settlement of G-secs through ICSDs

    By Editors | 04/09/2021

    The move will enhance access for non-resident investors and facilitate the inclusion of Indian G-secs in global bond indices.

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