Payments & Settlements

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Chair Urges Jurisdictions to Accelerate Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The FSB chair has warned G20 leaders that non-bank finance, weak reforms and slow cross-border payment progress pose growing stability risks.

    Payments & Settlements

    ECB, RBI Move Ahead on Linking TIPS with India’s UPI

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

    The ECB and RBI have approved the next phase of work to link its TIPS instant payments system with India’s UPI to make cross-border remittances faster and cheaper.

    CBDCs

    Age of Empires: ASEAN Plays Vital Role Amid Global Power Games

    By Nathan Lynch | 21/11/2025

    ASEAN nations are positioning themselves as a neutral bridge between China and the US, as geopolitical upheaval and sanctions continue to fragment global trade and financial services.

    Tokenisation

    Taiwan FSC Concludes That RWA Tokenisation is Technically Feasible

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC is now establishing a new digital assets committee to focus on RWA tokenisation and stablecoins, while also initiating work to form an RWA token trading platform.

    Data Privacy

    Korea Mandates In-Branch Access for Open Banking and MyData Services

    By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2025

    The FSC aims to bridge the digital divide by requiring major banks to offer face-to-face support for open finance services, effective 19 November.

    CBDCs

    IMF Report: CBDC Competitive Impact Hinges on Market Structures

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2025

    New paper offers a framework for central banks, finding a CBDC's effect varies from high in unregulated markets to limited where public payment systems exist.

    CBDCs

    Indonesia Tax Authority to Expand Data Access to e-Wallets and CBDCs

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes will access electronic money and digital currency data from 2026 to align with international reporting standards.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2025

    The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

    Structural Regulation

    Pakistan Amends Non-Bank Lending Rules to Boost Fintech, Inclusion

    By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

    The securities regulator has introduced credit guarantee institutions, raised microfinance loan limits, and revamped peer-to-peer lending frameworks.

    CBDCs

    BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

    A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

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