Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Deploys AI in Major Regulatory Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Proposes New Settlement Rules, Tighter Trading Controls

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

The exchange is creating a standalone settlement framework and new rules for programmatic trading to align with national derivatives law.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Trading Rules Governing Stock and Commodity Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

The rewrite of trading rules for stock and commodity exchanges are aimed at simplifying regulations, and introducing a more principle-based framework for liquidity, market making and margin trading.

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Korea Unveils FX, Capital Market Reform Roadmap for MSCI Upgrade

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

Regulators detailed plans for 24-hour FX trading, easier investor access, and spot crypto ETFs under new "2026 Economic Growth Strategy".

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Mandates Stronger IT Governance for Rural Banks

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Indonesia’s OJK has issued new rules requiring rural lenders to overhaul digital security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Reporting Rules for Northbound Programme Trading Take Effect

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2026

New guidelines detail reporting thresholds, content requirements, and obligations for investors and brokers engaging in automated trading via Stock Connect.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.