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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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

    LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX and B3 Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

    The BRL contracts will boost cross-regional FX trading, offering global investors access to Brazilian Real exposure during Asian trading hours.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Issues Two Warning Letters to NSDL for Compliance Lapses

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

    The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

    China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Bulletin Spotlights Benefits of Regional Integration in Asia

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    BIS bulletin says Asia’s regional integration, supported by finance hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore, serves as a buffer against global fragmentation.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Bank Indonesia is Expanding QRIS Footprint to More Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    QRIS will connect with Japan and China in August. Further expansion being discussed with India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

    New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

    By Editors | 05/06/2025

    The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Grants In-principle Approval to Three Global Payment Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The approvals for PayPal, Worldline and Wise are aimed at strengthening India’s outbound payments infrastructure and supporting exporters.

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