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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    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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    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China, Indonesia to Expand Local Currency Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    Indonesia and China signed a series of wide-ranging agreements to boost economic cooperation, including deepening sovereign wealth fund collaboration.

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    Tokenisation

    HSBC Launches Novel Tokenised Deposit Service

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2025

    HSBC’s blockchain-based liquidity solution for Hong Kong institutional clients marks the first live pilot initiative supported by HKMA’s supervisory incubator for DLT.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

    PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

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    Data Privacy

    FSB Convenes Inaugural Forum on Cross-Border Payments Data

    By Editors | 26/05/2025

    Participants discussed initiatives that could advance the FSB recommendations for addressing data-related frictions in cross-border payments.

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    Stablecoins

    Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

    BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

    BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.

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    Market Data & Technology

    Korea Securities Depository Launches Repo Market Information Platform

    By Editors | 22/05/2025

    KSD launches “RP Inside” to monitor KOFR’s underlying repo market, aiming to boost transparency and inform investment decisions.

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