Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.

Market Infrastructure

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.