Payments & Settlements

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

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    GLEIF and IOTA Partner to Embed Digital IDs in DLT-Based Trade

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    The collaboration will use the Legal Entity Identifier on a distributed ledger to streamline supply chain compliance and secure trade finance.

    Liquidity Risk

    Indonesia Injects IDR 200 Trillion into State Banks Amid Governance Warnings

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    The move to boost credit growth is backed by financial regulators but has drawn criticism over its legality and adherence to state finance laws.

    Tokenisation

    Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank to Roll Out Unified Digital Payment System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    The interoperable platform will link banks, mobile wallets, and digital services, cutting cash-use costs and driving Bangladesh towards a cashless economy.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Eases Cross-Border Financing Rules, Expands MNC Cash Pooling

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

    Regulators have raised the foreign debt ceiling for firms and FIs while simplifying rules to attract capital and facilitate investment.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBA, APRA Detail Plans for Building 'Anti-Fragility' into Financial System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2025

    RBA and APRA officials have outlined their approaches to bolster resilience against geopolitical and technological risks faced by the financial sector.

    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Urges BigTech to Strengthen User Protection, Payment Governance

    By Mark Johnston | 15/09/2025

    FSS governor Lee Chan-jin calls for platform-centred regulation, secure payment environments, and fairer treatment of small merchants.

    Trading & Investment

    China Considers Expanding Wealth Connect Scheme Beyond GBA

    By Editors | 13/09/2025

    Regulators are reportedly exploring a 'version 3.0' of the cross-border investment programme, with a draft consultation paper possible by year-end.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSS Korea Tightens Oversight on Online Payment Gateway Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The new rules mandate that settlement funds intended for merchants must be managed through external trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

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