Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

PBOC Unveils Measures to Boost Hong Kong's RMB Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The PBOC has announced expanded quotas, new platforms, and enhanced risk management tools to deepen financial connectivity with Hong Kong.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Tables Bill to Regulate Wholesale Cash Distribution

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The government has introduced new legislation to regulate the country's wholesale cash system, granting significant oversight and crisis management powers to financial regulators.

Supervision & Enforcement

Taiwan Regulator Widens Inspection of Cathay Financial Group

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The on-site probe now covers the parent company and four key subsidiaries to review controls following a conflict-of-interest breach.

Trading & Investment

India's GIFT City Gets First Physical Gold Fund with Delivery Option

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The new fund, authorised by the IFSCA, offers a physical redemption option and aims to boost institutional participation on the IIBX.

Market Data & Technology

FIX Launches Standardised Outage Communication Protocols

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The new 'recommended practices' aim to automate and harmonise how market disruptions are communicated.

Custody & Infrastructure

Crypto Middleware Tools May Require FMI-Like Oversight: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

New BIS paper warns that tools meant to fix blockchain fragmentation are creating new systemic risks requiring scrutiny.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Publishes New Info Paper on ID Regime for Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The paper contains technical and operational guidance for market participants preparing to implement the investor identification regime for the derivatives market.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Implements Nationwide Waiver on ATM Withdrawal Fees

By Editors | 07/07/2026

A nationwide waiver of the MYR 1 interbank withdrawal fee is now in effect, though banking bodies clarify charges may still apply at non-bank machines.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Fee for QR Code Payments

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The central bank has introduced a 1 percent minimum merchant discount rate for all Bangla QR transactions to create a stable pricing framework and boost digital payment adoption.