Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.

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.