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

    Indonesia, China Deepen Ties with Expanded LCT and QR Payment Pilot

    By Editors | 12/09/2025

    The central banks have upgraded their local currency settlement framework to cover all balance of payments items and are targeting a full QR payment link by year-end.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Links UPI with UPU to Promote Cross-Border Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    The integration aims to cut the cost of sending money abroad, harnessing India’s digital payment infrastructure and the global reach of postal networks to benefit millions of families worldwide.

    Structural Regulation

    China Launches Market Reform Pilots in 10 Key Economic Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2025

    The two-year programme targets the market-based allocation of capital, data, and other key production factors to boost the economy and unify domestic markets.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Proposes Easing Forex Settlement for Trade Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/09/2025

    SAFE’s draft rules aim to expand high-level opening-up pilots, simplify netting for multinational corporations, and streamline processes for e-commerce.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Pakistan SEC Prioritising Digitalisation to Expand Financial Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2025

    The SECP is rolling out digital initiatives such as online account openings, product distribution and share depository integration, while also planning retail sukuk.

    Payments & Settlements

    China and Azerbaijan Central Banks Sign Cooperation MoU

    By Editors | 06/09/2025

    The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation through the exchange of information and expertise in areas including monetary policy and fintech.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Allocates Funds Via State Banks to Develop Village Economies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The Finance Ministry will channel IDR 16 trillion from its budget surplus to fund the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme.

    Payments & Settlements

    India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

    Payments & Settlements

    Korea Unveils FinTech-Driven Relief for Small Merchants

    By | 05/09/2025

    A KRW 10 trillion loan package will be paired with new regulatory initiatives, including an online loan-switching service for business owners.

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