Roundtable 6: Cross-Border Data Governance and Payment Infrastructure

This roundtable will address how data governance and payment systems can be harmonized to better serve the region's significant migrant populations and businesses. Participants will discuss regulatory approaches to reducing compliance costs for remittance providers while maintaining robust data safeguards. The session will specifically explore how interoperable payment infrastructure and cross-border data connectivity can support low-cost, transparent remittance corridors. By bringing together global authorities and industry leaders, this session aims to define actionable policy measures to drive down costs, improve infrastructure resilience, and unlock the full economic potential of seamless financial flows across the Asia-Pacific region.