Payments & Settlements

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

    Tokenisation

    DBS, JP Morgan to Develop Cross-border Tokenised Deposit Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The collaboration aims to create an interoperability framework enabling real-time exchange and settlement of tokenised deposits across multiple blockchains.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Critical Mineral Export Curbs but Retains Licensing Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

    China suspended its bans on materials for US and EU firms but kept its dual-use export control framework in place, requiring ongoing licensing.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

    By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

    Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Pools Ends Transaction Fees for All E-payment Options

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    Singapore Pools will longer charge transaction fees for popular e-payment methods, including PayNow, FAST and eNETS, after concluding a review with banks and payment-system partners.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

    The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    APAC Firms Lagging in Readiness for US Treasury Clearing Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    A global survey reveals 80 percent of Asia-based firms are still in the 'scoping' phase for looming US Treasury clearing rules.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    China Revises Rules for Securities Settlement Risk Fund

    By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

    CSRC and Ministry of Finance update fund measures, expanding investment options and adding risk control requirements effective 8 December.

    Tokenisation

    HK Raises Record HK$10b in Third "Digitally Native" Bond Offering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

    The government has priced its third DLT-supported green bond, raising the equivalent of USD 1.3 billion across four currencies.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Proposes New Rules for PSOs and E-Money Issuers

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    Draft regulations introduce stricter PSO liabilities and open the e-money market to non-bank entities.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Bangladesh Bank to Introduce AI Policy by December, Plans Open Banking Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

    The central bank is developing new regulations for AI, including an in-house LLM, and setting a 2026 target for open banking guidelines.

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