Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Operationalises Performance Verification Body for Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The regulator has set a 4 May start date for its new verification agency, which will validate the performance claims of investment advisers and algo traders.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Drafts New Forex Rules for Foreign Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The draft circular aims to ease procedural rules for foreign investors while strengthening the central bank's oversight of capital flows.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.

Structural Regulation

Innovate Within Rules, Not In Spite of Them: WFE Paper

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The global exchanges body says sustainable innovation thrives on investor protection and challenges the view that crypto markets have a monopoly on progress.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia’s Labuan FSA Outlines Plan to Prioritise Regulatory Strengthening

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The offshore regulator plans enhancements across key sectors while aligning with global standards, following a 13% rise in industry assets.

Trading & Investment

FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.