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

    Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

    New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia and South Korea Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    The linkage allows travellers to use domestic payment apps for local currency transactions, part of a wider regional payments integration initiative.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Overhauls Currency Management With New Master Directions

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    The RBI has issued new directives consolidating rules on counterfeit notes, exchange facilities, and a revised framework of penalties and incentives for banks.

    Payments & Settlements

    India and Bhutan to Link UPI with Postal Network for Remittances

    By Editors | 02/04/2026

    A new agreement will use the postal network to facilitate cross-border payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion for citizens in both nations.

    Payments & Settlements

    Swift Details Next Phase of ISO 20022 Migration Deadlines

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

    Following the end of MT/MX coexistence, Swift has outlined key upcoming milestones for address structuring, investigations, and payment initiation messages.

    Payments & Settlements

    EU Payments Strategy Targets Cross-Border Links with Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The strategy details plans for a digital euro and new rules for tokenised assets, with a significant focus on strategic autonomy.

    Payments & Settlements

    Cambodia and Singapore Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-Border QR Payment Link

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The now fully interoperable system allows two-way payments, a key step in the ASEAN regional payment connectivity initiative.

    Operational Risk

    BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bank Indonesia Launches FX Repo Facility to Deepen Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The central bank will allow its foreign currency securities to be used as collateral in new repo transactions to boost liquidity and support the rupiah.

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