Payments & Settlements

Anti-Money Laundering

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 11/11/2025

Regulation Asia held its 8th annual Awards ceremony on 10 November 2025. Here we announce the winners in each category.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch Next Gen Trading Engine ‘Iris-ST’ in 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SGX is also seeking market feedback on proposed rule changes to enhance market efficiency, risk controls, and system resilience.

Stablecoins

Japan FSA Backs Stablecoin Project Involving Megabanks

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Japan's FSA launches "Payment Innovation Project" to test joint issuance of stablecoins by Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC under existing laws.

Anti-Money Laundering

BIS-led Project Mandala Enters Phase 2 to Automate Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The second phase will include new participants, test scalability, expand use cases, and explore programmable compliance for digital assets.

Structural Regulation

India Moots Further Public Bank Consolidation

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Finance Minister Sitharaman confirms discussions with RBI on creating fewer, bigger "world-class" banks and simplifying access to credit.

Payments & Settlements

Bahrain and India Launch Connected Instant Payment Systems

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The instant payment link enables real-time cross-border transfers and strengthens bilateral financial and fintech ties between the two countries.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SHFE Eases Rules for Using Government Bonds as Margin

By Editors | 07/11/2025

The move simplifies application materials and clarifies rules for overseas participants to support SHFE's internationalisation goals.

Custody & Infrastructure

HK Wealth Industry Calls for Reforms to Boost Competitiveness

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

New report urges Hong Kong to reform complex product rules, virtual asset custody, and cross-border schemes to maintain its edge.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Allows Taka-Foreign Currency Swaps for Exporters

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The new swap facility is aimed at easing short-term liquidity pressures and improving access to working capital.