Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Norms for CRAs on Cross-Regulatory Ratings

By Editors | 11/02/2026

New framework mandates clear separation of activities, enhanced disclosures, and explicit client consent to bolster investor protection and regulatory clarity.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Mandates Readiness Tests for New Derivatives Market Codes

By Editors | 11/02/2026

Exchange and clearing participants must confirm technical readiness by 24 April for system changes affecting stock options and futures.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Chief Helen Lofthouse to Step Down in May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The departure comes as the ASX prepares for the first phase of its reset CHESS project and faces a regulatory probe.

Market Infrastructure

China Unifies Bank and Insurance Licences, Tightens Compliance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2026

The new framework eliminates separate insurance licences, sets a two-year transition period, and introduces stricter penalties for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Move to T+1 Not a Main Priority for Market Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

While a shorter settlement cycle could attract mainland investors, market participants want HKEX to prioritise Stock Connect enhancements.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.