Payments & Settlements

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong MPFA to Boost Resources for New eMPF Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The MPFA is directing a major service upgrade for the new eMPF Platform and has clarified how the role of financial advisers will the evolve.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Outlines Broad Agenda to Overhaul Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2025

Governor Michele Bullock outlines plans to decommission the BECS, modernise the RITS, and set new expectations for fraud prevention.

Payments & Settlements

ACCC Backs Industry Collaboration to Secure Australia's Cash Supply

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2025

The ACCC has proposed authorising banks and retailers to collaborate on ensuring cash distribution amid concerns about the viability of services.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Unveils Twin Quantum Security Frameworks for Consultation

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

The CSA has proposed a national blueprint to help organisations secure critical systems and financial infrastructure ahead of the quantum era.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Jiangsu Province Sign MoU to Boost Financial Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

The agreement aims to deepen cooperation in capital markets, private equity, fintech, and wealth management, connecting Jiangsu firms with Hong Kong’s international financial services.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong to Bolster Support for eMPF Platform Following Complaints

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2025

Authorities are doubling the eMPF Platform’s support staff and refining systems after users reported issues with contributions, registration, and customer service since its launch last year.

Payments & Settlements

BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

By Editors | 23/10/2025

BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

AI Risk & Governance

APEC Ministers Adopt Incheon Plan for AI and Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

Finance ministers from 21 APEC economies have endorsed a new five-year roadmap that puts AI innovation, digital finance resilience, and inclusive access at the centre of regional financial cooperation.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Partners Nasdaq to Advance IFC Ambitions

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The partnership will focus on developing financial infrastructure, new products, and global links as the city aims to become a regional financial hub by 2026.