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

Trading & Investment
Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors
By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025
Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

Payments & Settlements
RBI Urges Banks to Boost Activity in Call Money Market
By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2025
RBI urges banks to boost call money market to ensure monetary policy changes effectively influence borrowing costs.

Cloud & Infrastructure
HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/05/2025
Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.

Trading & Investment
Abaxx Set to Launch Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2025
Abaxx Technologies is set to launch Gold Kilobar Futures and a new spot trading platform in Singapore on 12 June 2025.

Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Moves to Institutionalise Key Fintech Innovations
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025
The FSC will legalise select fintech services including trading platforms for unlisted stock and fractional investments.

Structural Regulation
Māori Face Persistent Barriers to Capital Access, RBNZ Says
By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2025
RBNZ bulletin highlights persistent financial barriers for Māori entrepreneurs, including land collateral constraints and trust deficits.

Structural Regulation
China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District
By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025
Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.

Payments & Settlements
Korea to Launch QR Code Payment Service in Indonesia
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025
The QR code payment service is expected to start in Indonesia later this year, and will expand to Vietnam next.

Cybersecurity
Indian Banks on High Alert Amid Tensions With Pakistan
By Editors | 11/05/2025
Indian banks have been directed to bolster cybersecurity and protect the country’s digital payments infrastructure.

Clearing & Post-Trade
EEX Group Welcomes First General Clearing Member from APAC
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025
The move expands the global footprint of EEX Group’s clearing arm, while enhancing access to international energy and commodity markets for APAC clients.
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