Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Market Infrastructure

India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Securities / Derivatives

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Market Infrastructure

New BSP Paper Argues Against Demonetisation to Fight Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Discussion paper calls demonetisation a "blunt instrument" and urges broader institutional reforms to fight financial crime.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Set to Completely Phase Out JIBOR on 1 January

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

Bank Indonesia will retire the JIBOR benchmark on 1 January, completing a multi-year shift to a transaction-based rate.

Market Infrastructure

China to Make Digital Yuan Interest-Bearing in Major Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2025

New rules reclassify the e-CNY as a commercial bank deposit, subjecting it to reserve requirements and deposit insurance from 2026.