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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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