Payments & Settlements

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

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    Payments & Settlements

    Shanghai, Hong Kong Agree 38-Point Action Plan to Deepen Ties

    By Editors | 19/06/2025

    The action plan includes specific measures such as jointly developing financial products and connecting Hong Kong’s FPS with China’s IBPS.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

    The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

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    Trading & Investment

    Abaxx Exchange Launches Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2025

    Abaxx also introduced Abaxx Spot, a new platform providing direct access to kilobar gold trading without the complexity of OTC channels.

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    Trading & Investment

    BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

    BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    SEBI Announces Launch of Verified UP IDs to Curb Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

    All registered market intermediaries will have to adopt new UPI handles. Investors will have a new verification tool to verify the legitimacy of UPI IDs.

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    Structural Regulation

    ECB, PBOC Sign MoU to Update 2008 Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/06/2025

    The MoU includes a framework for regular exchange of information, dialogue, and technical collaboration between the ECB and PBOC.

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    Payments & Settlements

    NPCI Issues New API Usage Guidelines for UPI System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

    From 1 August, the NPCI will roll out new API usage rules for banks and payment apps to improve system stability, efficiency and security.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Sets Deadlines for Migration to ISO 20022

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

    Scheduled banks must complete all preparatory work in June 2025 and commence testing activities from July 2025.

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