Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Budget Targets Digital Assets, Financial Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

The city's latest budget includes a new tokenised bond platform and enhanced capital and enforcement rules for financial firms.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Urges Foreign Firms to Actively Support Capital Market Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Regulator seeks cooperation on MSCI bid and consumer protection. CEOs push for improved market access and alignment with global standards.

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.