Payments & Settlements

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

    Anti-Money Laundering

    RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

    The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA Launches Digital Hub to Modernise Derivatives Notices

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    New online platform and protocol aim to cut risks and losses by replacing physical delivery of critical legal notices with a secure system.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Hong Kong DPB to Test Bank Failure Readiness in Q4 2025

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    The Deposit Protection Board says the exercise in Q4 2025 will simulate a real-life bank failure to test systems, personnel, and payout agents under the new HKD 800,000 protection limit.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

    HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

    FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

    Cryptocurrency

    Coins.ph, HashKey Launch Philippines-Hong Kong Crypto Corridor

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

    This will enable faster, more secure, and compliant movement of funds for individuals and institutions across the two markets.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Card Payments and Surcharges

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The RBA has unveiled plans to ban most card surcharges and slash domestic and cross-border interchange fees in a major industry shake-up.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

    The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

    CBDCs

    China, Egypt Deepen Ties with Local Currency and CBDC Pact

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    The central banks of China and Egypt have signed an MoU to promote local currency use, information sharing, and collaboration on CBDCs.

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