Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

KRX Delays Pre-market Launch to 2027 Amid Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The Korea Exchange will launch its after-hours session in September but has postponed the pre-market opening, citing IT burdens and industry concerns.

Payments & Settlements

India, Sri Lanka Push to De-Dollarise $6bn Trade Corridor

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/06/2026

The initiative aims to cut transaction costs and insulate trade from dollar volatility, but faces hurdles including low adoption and the absence of crucial hedging instruments.

Structural Regulation

CFTC Reviews Framework for Foreign Exchange Access

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

The US regulator is reviewing its framework for FBOTs, including those in Asia, that offer direct access to US traders.

Structural Regulation

India Pension Regulator Sets New Audit Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The directive requires PoP service providers of the NPS to undergo periodic external audits to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Impose External Custody, Higher Capital Rules on Payment Gateways

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New rules will mandate external fund management and stricter oversight to protect merchant funds following a major settlement failure.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Lifts Digital Fee Freeze, Sets New Pricing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The BSP has ended its five-year freeze on digital transfer fees, introducing a new framework that requires cost-based, transparent pricing and new AML duties for payment operators.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Pushing to Expand Local Currency Trade Settlements

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights progress with China and new agreements with Russia and India to reduce US dollar reliance and mitigate exchange rate risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

China to Launch Enhanced Foreign Currency Repo Services

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

New services from the Shanghai Clearing House and CFETS will introduce collateral substitution and cash settlement options to improve market efficiency and collateral management.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Demands Faster Implementation of Governance Enhancements for RITS

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Australia’s high-value payment system faces scrutiny over governance and risk management, with the central bank highlighting slow progress on key reforms.