Markets & Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

By Editors | 22/06/2026

The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

Trading & Investment

FIA Seeks Safeguards in SEBI’s New Options Strike Price Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

FIA has backed SEBI's plan for dynamic options strikes but is calling for key safeguards and harmonised standards.

Structural Regulation

US Launches Major Review of Swaps Definitions and Data Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

The SEC and CFTC are seeking industry feedback on harmonising derivatives rules to address market innovation and data complexity.

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.