Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Proposes IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI proposes a new framework to measure and compare the technological robustness of exchanges and other key market infrastructure institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Widens Auditor Pool for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI has added cost accountants to the list of professionals eligible to conduct annual compliance audits for IAs and RAs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

    Market Infrastructure

    India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

    New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

    Trending

    APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Panel Backs Phased FPI Entry Into Commodity Derivatives - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

    A regulatory committee has recommended allowing foreign investors into the market, favouring cash-settled, non-agricultural contracts to start.

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