International

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.

Structural Regulation

Innovate Within Rules, Not In Spite of Them: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The global exchanges body says sustainable innovation thrives on investor protection and challenges the view that crypto markets have a monopoly on progress.

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Finalises Guidance for Identifying Systemically Important Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

New framework outlines six criteria and specific triggers for applying recovery and resolution planning requirements, replacing the previous global systemically important insurer designations.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.

Cybersecurity

Global Agencies Warn of Covert China-Linked Cyber Networks

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Cybersecurity bodies from ten countries have issued joint guidance for organisations to defend against a major shift in Chinese state-sponsored hacking tactics.

Stablecoins

AMRO Urges Regulators to Look Beyond Reserves in Stablecoin Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

New paper from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says focusing on reserves is not enough to protect users.

Market Data & Technology

ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.

Payments & Settlements

US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Targets Crypto and Third-Country Evasion in Russia Sanctions Package

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

The package imposes a total sectoral ban on providing crypto-asset services to or transacting with any Russian-established crypto provider.