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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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Eases Monetary Policy for First Time in 5yrs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2025

    MAS cited quicker-than-expected easing of inflation and a projected slowdown in economic growth

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Switzerland to Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle in October 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2025

    Switzerland has confirmed plans to transition to a shorter settlement cycle in October 2027, aligning with the EU and UK’s ambitions.

    Payments & Settlements

    UK FCA Outlines Next Steps to Expand Open Banking

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/01/2025

    An independent central operator will be established to coordinate how variable recurring payments are made, potentially lowering processing fees

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA Launches Direct Bond Market Linkage With Macau

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2025

    The linkage will enable investors from both sides to participate in each other’s bond market with greater ease and efficiency

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    LME Approves Hong Kong as a Metals Warehouse Location

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

    The approval of Hong Kong as a warehouse location aligns with the city’s efforts to bolster its role in global commodities trading

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    Payments & Settlements

    NPCI Signs Partnership to Enable UPI Payments in UAE

    By Editors | 18/01/2025

    NPCI’s international arm signed an agreement with payment solutions provider Magnati to enable QR-based UPI merchant payments through POS terminals across the UAE.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Eases FEMA Rules to Boost Rupee Use in Cross-border Transactions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

    The RBI has also signed MoUs with the central banks of UAE, Indonesia and Maldives to encourage the use of local currencies in trade and investment.

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    Payments & Settlements

    PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

    Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong

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    Payments & Settlements

    HSBC Rolls Out Cross-currency Netting in Mainland China

    By Editors | 17/01/2025

    Korean multinational company Philips has become the first to adopt the solution, enabling it to streamline processes, lower costs, and unlock working capital

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    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA, PBOC Unveil Measures to Further Deepen Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2025

    The measures include a new trade finance liquidity facility for CNY funds and an expansion of the Southbound leg of Bond Connect, among others

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