Payments & Settlements

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

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippines Proposes Steeper Fines for Payment Reporting Lapses

    By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

    The central bank is consulting on daily fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliant payment system operators.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Expand Stock Connect, Deepen Integration with Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2025

    Regulators at the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit announced plans to expand Stock Connect and support the launch of government bond futures in Hong Kong.

    Payments & Settlements

    India’s NPCI, Razorpay to Enable UPI Payments in Malaysia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2025

    Tourists to Malaysia will soon be able to pay local merchants directly in ringgit using their UPI apps.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Fintech Foundation Flags UPI Duopoly, Urges RBI to Act

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

    The industry body has cautioned that two dominant apps now control most UPI transactions, warning this could threaten competition and the stability of India’s digital payments network.

    Operational Risk

    APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

    APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Delays T+0 Stock Settlement Rollout for Brokers Again

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    SEBI cited technological and operational readiness challenges at major brokers for the second postponement of the optional same-day settlement system.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Launches Registry for Movable Asset Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    The new system, based on the 2024 Secured Transactions Act, allows lenders to register security interests in movable and intangible collateral.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Clearing Houses to Overhaul Cash Collateral Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/11/2025

    The changes, effective January 2026, will restrict the use of Japanese yen and Singapore dollar and introduce stricter requirements for Chinese yuan.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.

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