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

    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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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.

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    Structural Regulation

    Thai Finance Minister Pledges to Ease Investment Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    Thailand seeks to loosen investment restrictions imposed on insurers and funds, while also promoting a more facilitative environment for digital assets.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

    The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

    The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.

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    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

    HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Set to Enhance Settlement Arrangement for Multi-Counter Securities

    By Editors | 02/06/2025

    HKEX is enhancing settlement for multi-currency securities from 30 June 2025, streamlining processes and boosting trading scalability.

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