Fintech / Regtech

Swift Partners with Indian Banks on Cross-Border Payments

12/02/2026

The initiative aims to improve speed and transparency for consumer payments, aligning with India's 'Payments Vision 2025' and G20 goals.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Easing Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

11/02/2026

The draft rules would raise the aggregate ceiling for unsecured loans and deregulate housing loan terms for some lenders.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

11/02/2026

The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

11/02/2026

Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Norms for CRAs on Cross-Regulatory Ratings

11/02/2026

New framework mandates clear separation of activities, enhanced disclosures, and explicit client consent to bolster investor protection and regulatory clarity.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Mandates Readiness Tests for New Derivatives Market Codes

11/02/2026

Exchange and clearing participants must confirm technical readiness by 24 April for system changes affecting stock options and futures.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

10/02/2026

The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Regulators Directed to Fast-Track Establishment of Gold Exchange

10/02/2026

Government orders central bank to finalise plans for a national gold exchange and tap vast public reserves to boost economy.