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Securities / Derivatives
US Regulators Expand Treasury Cross-Margining to Clients
By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026
A move to allow client cross-margining for US Treasuries aims to boost market liquidity, enhance resilience, and provide capital efficiencies for participants.

Capital / Liquidity
Korea Eases Capital Rules to Free Up KRW 99 Trillion
By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026
Regulators are easing rules for banks and insurers to channel funds into strategic industries and support companies impacted by Middle East instability.

Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Proposes Prudential Rules for Crypto on Permissionless Blockchains
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026
The regulator is consulting on a risk-sensitive approach that would allow certain permissionless cryptoassets to qualify for less punitive capital treatment.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Asks State Refiners to Curb Dollar Buying to Support Rupee
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026
The central bank has revived crisis-era measures, directing oil firms to use a special credit line to ease pressure on the currency.

ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments
By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026
The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Proposes to Allow Foreign Bonds as Loan Collateral
By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026
The FSC proposes to allow investment-grade foreign bonds as collateral for securities-based loans, aiming to improve investor liquidity and expand brokerage services.

Securities / Derivatives
ISLA Expands Jurisdictional Scope, Coverage of GMSLA Netting Opinions
By Editors | 18/04/2026
ISLA has updated its legal opinions, providing legal certainty for netting and expanding scope to new jurisdictions and digital assets.

Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Central Bank Offers Regulatory Relief Amid Energy Crisis
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026
The BSP is allowing banks to grant loan grace periods and temporarily suspend some fees in response to rising energy prices.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026
Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

Capital / Liquidity
Shenzhen Taps 12 Financial Firms for Property Crisis Taskforce
By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026
The city has formed an advisory group of banks, brokerages and an asset manager to provide financing solutions for distressed real estate and other key projects.
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