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Market Infrastructure

Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

Fintech / Regtech

Rising Financial Fraud in Japan and Countermeasures to Tackle It

By Gavin Blair | 07/10/2025

Record fraud losses in Japan, driven by police impersonation scams, are prompting new countermeasures as criminals move online and overseas.

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Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.

Bangladesh Bank Approves Ordinance to Curb Political Influence

By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025

The central bank's board has cleared a new ordinance aimed at strengthening its institutional autonomy in line with IMF recommendations.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Taps State Telcos for CBDC Research Amid Broader Crypto Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

The SBV has assigned Viettel and MobiFone to conduct foundational research on a CBDC, as the country simultaneously pilots new rules for tokenised assets.

Capital / Liquidity

Basel Committee Cites 'Significant Progress' on Final Bank Capital Rules

By Editors | 06/10/2025

Most member jurisdictions now have key post-crisis credit and operational risk standards in effect, the BCBS reports.

ESG / Sustainability

GBBC Proposes Framework for Digital Environmental Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2025

The InterWork Alliance has released a draft framework to standardise the creation of digital assets like carbon credits, aiming to boost market integrity.