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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    The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.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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