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

    Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

    RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.

    Payments & Settlements

    G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

    Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Get Support from Frankfurt to Build Financial Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

    The deal marks a key step in Da Nang’s plan to build a fintech-driven, globally connected financial hub under Vietnam’s national strategy.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

    The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.

    Payments & Settlements

    AMRO Offers Recommendations to ASEAN+3 on Mitigating USD Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

    AMRO’s policy recommendations focus on local currency use, digital payments, and strengthening the USD 240 billion CMIM facility.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh to Allow Exporters Access to Global Invoice Discounting

    By Editors | 05/10/2025

    The initiative aims to ease exporter liquidity challenges from deferred payments by capping discount rates and integrating domestic banks into new platforms.

    Stablecoins

    Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Launches Validated UPI Payment System to Combat Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    SEBI has rolled out a new verified payment system to protect investors from unauthorised fund collections.

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