Payments & Settlements

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

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore, UK to Launch Private Sector Dialogue to Boost Offshore Renminbi Market

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to set up a UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue to deepen financial and economic cooperation between the two countries.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia signs Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement with the Bank of Korea

    By Editors | 25/02/2014

    The Reserve Bank of Australia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement with the Bank of Korea, allowing for the exchange of local currencies between the banks even in times of financial stress.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesian Banks Sign Repurchasing Deal to Boost Money Market

    By Editors | 18/02/2014

    Indonesia’s central bank and several big commercial lenders signed a repurchase agreement, in a move to bolster the domestic money market and elevate the nation’s sovereign debt status.

    Structural Regulation

    Strong Financial Infrastructure Needed in Indonesia Ahead of ASEAN Integration, Regulator Says

    By Editors | 04/02/2014

    Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) says further work is needed to strengthen Indonesia’s financial infrastructure ahead of the integration of economies in ASEAN in 2015.

    Cryptocurrency

    Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning

    By Editors | 04/02/2014

    Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia Recommends Against Bitcoin Use

    By Editors | 24/01/2014

    The Central Bank of Indonesia have recommended against the use of Bitcoin in the country. According to the central bank, the virtual currency fails to meet a number of regulations.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBI Grants Qualified Counterparty Status to CCIL

    By Editors | 02/01/2014

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP) status to the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL). […]

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Assessment of Australian Payments System

    By Editors | 11/12/2013

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has carried out its assessment of aspects of the Australian Payments System against the relevant international standards.

    Structural Regulation

    Asia’s Capital Markets: Strategies for Sustained Growth

    By Editors | 26/11/2013

    Collective industry voice reveals critical need to develop broader and deeper capital markets in the region.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Governor Speaks about Banking Structure Changes

    By Editors | 29/10/2013

    The Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram G. Rajan today announced a 2nd quarter review of monetary policy. In his […]

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