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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    Liquidity Risk

    RBA Adjusts Configuration of Open Market Operations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2025

    The changes will provide more of an incentive for banks to recycle reserves in private markets, reducing reliance on OMO for liquidity.

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    Liquidity Risk

    RBA Urges Banks to Utilise Overnight Facility for Liquidity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2025

    Banks are encouraged to use the RBA’s overnight standing facility if they cannot find liquidity on suitable terms in private markets or via weekly OMOs.

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    Structural Regulation

    Four Firms Apply for Internet-Only Bank Licences in Korea

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/04/2025

    A final decision on the preliminary licensing is expected in June 2025, pending review by the FSS and an independent external assessment committee.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBNZ Confirms Plans to Open ESAS to Nonbanks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2025

    The Exchange Settlement Account System will first open to licensed non-bank deposit takers in NZ, then to other entities that meet the access criteria.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Issues Policy Document for Improving Financial Inclusion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025

    The policy requires financial firms to provide basic, low-cost deposit accounts to consumers, especially those in unserved and underserved segments.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Expand Concessions for Family Offices

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2025

    Hong Kong officials Paul Chan and Christopher Hui said there would be new initiatives this year for funds, family offices and private equity firms.

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    Payments & Settlements

    FSB Launches Forum on Cross-Border Payments Data

    By Mark Johnston | 28/03/2025

    The initiative aims to enhance cross-border payments by improving dialogue and strengthening cooperation on data-related issues.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Preparing to Further Enhance Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2025

    The enhancement would aim to refine quota eligibility, further expand the suite of eligible products, improve the selling process, and investors more Mainlanders to participate.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Australian Regulators Keep Door Open for Bond, Repo CCP

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

    The CFR said regulatory intervention is not yet needed but it supports the industry exploring the introduction of central clearing in the Australian bond and repo markets.

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    Payments & Settlements

    AusPayNet Launches Industry Code for e-Conveyancing Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2025

    AusPayNet says the new industry code will enhance security, standardise and provide efficiency to e-conveyancing payments.

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