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

    Taiwan Mulls Stricter Currency Rules to Curb TWD Speculation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

    The proposed rules will require foreign stock investors to show proof of equity orders before converting funds into TWD.

    Payments & Settlements

    US Passes 1% Remittance Tax, Sparking Concerns in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

    New levy under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act targets cash-based transfers by non-US citizens, raising concerns for top remittance recipient nations like India.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.

    Tokenisation

    UK and Singapore Deepen Ties on Digital and Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 06/07/2025

    Regulators to deepen collaboration on asset tokenisation and AI, while aligning on sustainable finance disclosures and capital market reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    FX Global Code Gains Traction in Asia, Middle East, GFXC Says

    By Editors | 05/07/2025

    The GFXC reports growing adherence from emerging markets and is now shifting its focus to increasing adoption among buy-side firms.

    Payments & Settlements

    StanChart to Enable Real-Time USD Settlements at GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

    Standard Chartered Bank will be the settlement bank for CCIL IFSC’s Foreign Exchange Settlement System, a move aimed at streamlining dollar transactions.

    Tokenisation

    ISDA, Ant International Launch New Report Under MAS’ Project Guardian

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

    The report outlines design principles, risk mitigation strategies, and real-world use cases for using tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers for cross-border payments and FX settlement.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Allows Offshore FX Deposits as Collateral for Taka Loans

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    Bangladesh's central bank has moved to boost local currency liquidity by allowing offshore foreign currency deposits to be used as collateral.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Launches System to Boost Long-term Financial Planning

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

    TISA makes long-term saving and retirement planning more accessible, with low entry costs and streamlined access to a variety of financial products.

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