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Payments & Settlements
Reporting on regulatory developments, innovations, and risks in payment systems and settlement processes essential for the transfer of money and securities.
Clearing & Post-Trade
North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations
By Editors | 03/07/2025
Report finds APAC firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.
Payments & Settlements
ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Eases Rules on Service Payment Remittances for Foreign-Affiliated Firms
By Editors | 02/07/2025
Bangladesh Bank has expanded remittance eligibility to firms with less than 50% foreign ownership, subject to conditions.
Payments & Settlements
India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July
By Editors | 02/07/2025
The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.
Payments & Settlements
Bangladesh Bank Expands Offshore Bank Services for Non-Residents
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025
The new directive allows OBUs to facilitate trade-related services and repatriate remittances via global payment networks.
Payments & Settlements
ACCC Authorises Collaboration to Support Cash Services
By Editors | 29/06/2025
The ACCC has formalised a plan allowing banks and major retailers to fund and collaborate with Australia’s dominant cash-in-transit provider.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
MAS to Consider Stronger Safeguards for Inter-bank Transfers
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025
Currently, with no built-in verification of recipient names, the onus is on the sender to ensure the accuracy of inter-bank transfers.
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