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Securities / Derivatives
RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026
The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

Market Infrastructure
ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026
The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

Capital / Liquidity
Korean Insurers Pivot to Bonds as New Capital Rules Bite
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026
South Korean insurers are de-risking portfolios and boosting high quality, longer duration bond holdings to meet a new core capital mandate effective in 2027.

Fintech / Regtech
China Drafts Sweeping Ethical Security Guidelines for AI
By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026
New draft rules outline specific responsibilities for AI developers, providers and users, with a focus on human oversight, fairness, and risk control in key sectors like finance.

Market Infrastructure
HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026
HKEX has released its operational model for shortening the settlement cycle, with an indicative implementation timeline of Q4 2027.

AML / KYC
Australian Super Funds Detail Four-Pillar Cyber Defence Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026
The AFSA has detailed its response to 2025 cyber attacks, including a threat intelligence platform, a response playbook, and sector-wide exercises.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026
Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

Trending
China Eases Overseas Lending Rules for Foreign Banks and EXIM Bank
By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026
Regulators have tripled the lending leverage ratio for foreign banks and raised the minimum loan cap fivefold to support overseas business and investment.

Sanctions
US Warns APAC Banks of Sanctions Risk Over Iran Transactions
By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2026
US Treasury warns banks in China, Hong Kong and the UAE they risk secondary sanctions for handling illicit Iranian funds.
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