Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.

Trending

Korea Rolls Out Regulatory Relief for Banks to Boost Dollar Supply

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

The Bank of Korea and government will temporarily waive a forex levy and ease other rules to stabilise the won.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Finalises Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Enforcement

India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

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South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.