Capital / Liquidity

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s Budget 2026 Raises Derivatives Trading Taxes to Curb Speculation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2026

    The government has increased transaction taxes on equity derivatives to rein in speculative trading, a move that has raised questions over liquidity, hedging costs and investor participation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Taps Space Agency to Integrate Satellite Data into Financial Supervision

    By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

    The BSP will use geospatial tools to monitor physical risk exposures, inflation drivers and disaster impacts on economic stability.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese President Xi Jinping Details 'Financial Powerhouse' Vision

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    President Xi outlines six core elements for financial strength, including achieving global reserve currency status for the Chinese yuan.

    Capital / Liquidity

    AIA, Aegon Launch Insurance Asset Management Subsidiaries in Shanghai

    By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

    AIA Group and Aegon Group have established wholly-owned subsidiaries in Shanghai, with the latter pioneering a new direct market entry model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Plans 200B Yuan Capital Injection for Top State Insurers

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The move aims to bolster the balance sheets of China Life and PICC, enabling them to better support the nation's economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Plans to Launch Central Registry to Prevent Mortgage Fraud

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The new system will create a central registry for collateral, mandatory for large loans, to prevent the use of single assets for multiple borrowings.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia Launches Million Collateral-Free Financing for Chinese MSMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The initiative, channelled through SME Bank and Bank Rakyat, was welcomed by industry groups as a targeted move to boost capital access.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Expands Market Access for EU Banks Under New FTA

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    European banks will be allowed to open up to 15 branches in India over four years, alongside provisions permitting 100 percent FDI in insurance and 74 percent in banking services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

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