Payments & Settlements

Liquidity Risk

BOK Revamps Liquidity Management Framework, Expands Access

By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2025

Regular repo purchases will be introduced alongside an expansion of the range of eligible collateral and new participation incentives.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins Fall Short of Sound Money Principles: BIS

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/06/2025

However, a “tokenised unified ledger” can enhance efficiency and unlock new possibilities in cross-border payments, securities markets and beyond.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Set to Start Taxing a Range of Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

Malaysia is expanding the categories of taxable services across multiple sectors, including financial services and private healthcare.

Trading & Investment

RBI Extends Market Hours for Call Money and Repo Transactions

By Editors | 26/06/2025

RBI extends call money and repo market hours to boost efficiency, facilitate market development, and align with global practices.

Trading & Investment

China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

Payments & Settlements

MAS, ABS Launch Entity to Govern Singapore’s Payment Schemes

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The new not-for-profit entity, formed by MAS and several D-SIBs, will transition to full operational readiness by end-2026.

Payments & Settlements

China Issues 19-point Guideline to Spur Consumer Spending

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025

Banks are encouraged to offer targeted support to businesses in key consumption areas. A new re-lending facility is being established.

Payments & Settlements

India’s NPCI to Launch Clearing System Upgrade in July, Dubbed “NACH 3.0”

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The upgraded platform provides enhanced security and a revamped user interface to improve reliability and customer experience.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Enacts New Law to Tackle Illegal Online Gambling

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025

The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.