Payments & Settlements

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

Structural Regulation

Australia Introduces Superannuation Reform Bill to Boost Retirement Savings

12/02/2026

New legislation aims to boost retirement savings for 1.3 million low-income workers and reduce tax breaks for high-balance accounts.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Credit Risk

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.