Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Replaces DIBOR With Transaction-Based Reference Rates

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

BB launches two new benchmarks, BOFR and DOMMR, from 15 April to enhance money market transparency and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.