Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Details Plan to Become APAC Gold Trading Hub

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The plan focuses on new products, market infrastructure, and central bank services to capture growing investor demand for bullion.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoin Flows Pose Risks to FX Markets and Financial Stability: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    New paper finds stablecoin demand can depreciate local currencies and raise dollar funding costs, posing risks to financial stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia's A2A Payments Vision Nears Release, Roadmap Set for Year-End

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    Industry roundtable has confirmed a draft vision for public consultation in April and a full industry roadmap by end-2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Proposes IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI proposes a new framework to measure and compare the technological robustness of exchanges and other key market infrastructure institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Outlines Policy Path for Wholesale Market Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    Building on Project Acacia, the RBA has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address systemic barriers and foster innovation.

    Capital / Liquidity

    IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.

    Market Infrastructure

    India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

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