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Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Grants Recognition to India's CCIL, Ending Regulatory Standoff

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The recognition restores access for EU market participants after a years-long dispute over supervisory oversight was resolved by a new cooperation agreement.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Launches Domestic Carbon Exchange to Drive Net-Zero Goal

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The emissions trading system begins a pilot phase until 2028, involving over 100 companies and establishing a key pillar of the country's green finance ecosystem.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Debuts Overnight Repo to Manage Short-Term Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

PBOC has launched a new overnight liquidity tool, injecting CNY 300 billion but surprising markets by not disclosing the rate.

Structural Regulation

Firms Increasingly Plan Expansion in APAC, but Selectively, ASIFMA Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2026

New report finds two-thirds of firms plan to expand in APAC, prioritising markets with regulatory clarity and established infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Launch Digital Platform for Issuer Regulatory Filings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

The new web-based platform will become the mandatory channel for regulatory submissions, with a phased rollout for issuers starting in Q4 2026.

Structural Regulation

MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.

AI Risk & Governance

BSP Issues Voluntary AI Governance Principles for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2026

The BSP has released guidance for FIs to develop their own AI governance frameworks, focusing on five key principles.

Market Risk

RBI Finalises Rules to Expand India’s Credit Derivatives Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

New directions introduce total return swaps and credit index derivatives, aiming to deepen the corporate bond market and expand risk management tools.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.