Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

India's MSEI to Restart Trading with New Market Maker Incentives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange will offer significant financial incentives to market makers to address chronic low liquidity and challenge the NSE-BSE duopoly.

Market Infrastructure

Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 13/01/2026

As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules 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.

Trending

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.