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    Stablecoin Growth Fuels FX Volatility in Emerging Markets: HKMA Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    New research paper finds a direct link between USD stablecoin flows and exchange rate volatility, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Seeks Feedback for Review of Bank Resolution Backstops

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

    The FSB's review will assess members’ progress on implementing last-resort funding mechanisms designed to ensure orderly bank resolutions without taxpayer loss.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Launched Strategic Review of Crisis Preparedness Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    The review will assess gaps in the global resolution framework exposed by recent bank failures and adapt to emerging financial vulnerabilities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Defers UTI Mandate for OTC Derivatives Reporting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2026

    Effective January 2027, the mandate covers rupee interest rate, forex and credit derivatives, with waterfall-based UTI generation responsibility.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UK Proposes to Ease Audit Rules for Chinese GDR Listings

    By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

    The UK's FRC has proposed a temporary rule change to allow auditors of certain Chinese firms to use local standards for London listings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2026

    The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Drafts Reporting Rules for Offshore INR FX Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

    The RBI has proposed mandatory reporting by AD Cat-I banks of OTC rupee derivatives undertaken by their offshore related parties, aiming to boost market transparency and oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Details Strategy to Scale Digital Bond Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

    The HKMA has outlined a four-pronged strategy for tokenised bonds, highlighting a legal review and policy incentives to drive adoption.

    Trending

    Hong Kong to Legislate for Bank Holding Company Supervision

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2026

    HKMA plans a 2026 bill to formalise oversight of unregulated bank parents and gain new powers to appoint investigators.

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