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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
FSC Korea Says KOFR Promotion Plan is On Track
By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2025
Shinhan and Kookmin issued KOFR-linked floating-rate bonds for the first time in May. The central clearing system for KOFR swaps is on track for launch in October.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
How AI and Pattern Recognition Will Shape the Future of Payment Security
By Avalon Ingram | 29/05/2025
Swift’s Avalon Ingram says payment security relies on AI and collaboration to detect anomalies, strengthen risk management, and anticipate financial threats.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Establishes Six-Member Board to Regulate Payment Systems
By Mark Johnston | 29/05/2025
The new Payments Regulatory Board integrates government-nominated representatives while keeping the RBI at the helm.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong Unveils Measures to Enhance Financial Services for Elderly
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025
The measures include strengthening financial planning education, anti-scam education initiatives, and making banking services more elderly-friendly.
Payments & Settlements
ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact
By Editors | 29/05/2025
ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.
KYC & CDD
GLEIF Launches Global Partner Programme to Boost LEI Adoption
By Editors | 28/05/2025
The initiative aims to expand the use of the LEI and vLEI through collaboration with data vendors, financial institutions and tech firms.
Payments & Settlements
India Eyes Regional Rupee Lending in International Push
By Editors | 28/05/2025
India may allow banks to lend rupees overseas, starting with neighbours, to boost the currency’s international use in trade.
Payments & Settlements
China Urges Banks to Use Yuan in Cross-border Trade Transactions
By Editors | 28/05/2025
The PBOC raised the floor ratio for yuan-denominated trade transactions from 25% to 40% as part of its recent macro prudential assessment.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore “Scamdemic” Attributed to “Rich and Naive” Population
By Editors | 28/05/2025
Singapore has among the highest per-capita scam losses globally. In 80% of reported cases, victims transfer funds to fraudsters voluntarily.
PEPs & Sanctions
Japanese Shipper Lobbies for Relief After EU Sanctions Hit LNG Tankers
By Editors | 27/05/2025
Mitsui OSK is lobbying the EU via various channels, including the Japanese government, following sanctions on three tankers linked to a Russian LNG project.
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