Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Targets 24-Hour Market by December 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

KRX will introduce 12-hour stock trading from as early as June, with plans for 24-hour derivatives trading and a T+1 settlement cycle.

Fintech / Regtech

HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Notifies New Norms for GIFT City Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New regulatory amendments streamline multi-activity licensing for capital market intermediaries in GIFT City while mandating higher capital requirements for custodians.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Tightens Governance Rules for Stock Exchange, Market Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

New OJK regulation aims to bolster oversight of self-regulatory organisations as their roles expand into carbon trading and CCP services.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Expand Cyber Security Disclosure Rules to More Firms, FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

Proposed rules will remove existing exemptions for financial institutions and expand mandatory information security reporting to all listed companies from 2027.