Markets & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

Tencent and Ant Group Overhaul Super-Apps With AI Agents

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

Tencent and Ant Group are overhauling WeChat and Alipay by integrating conversational AI agents that can execute tasks and initiate transactions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Extends Early Pay-In Facility to Commodity Options

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

SEBI has clarified its early pay-in framework, extending margin relief to a wider range of commodity derivative products, including options contracts.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea's FSS Probes Major Banks Over Social Contribution Spending

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The regulator is conducting on-site investigations to determine if banks are inflating their social contribution figures with advertising expenses.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Clarifies Rules on P2P Transfer Fees, Merchant Due Diligence

By Editors | 23/06/2026

New guidance requires cost-based pricing for P2P transfers, sets rules on inter-institution fee gaps, and clarifies simplified due diligence for small merchants.

Clearing & Post-Trade

BSE Clearing Arm Rebrands to Strengthen Group Identity

By Editors | 23/06/2026

Indian Clearing Corporation Limited (ICCL), the clearing and settlement arm of BSE, has been rebranded to create a stronger alignment with its parent entity and the broader BSE ecosystem.

Tokenisation

Japan’s Hokuriku Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposit Service by FY2027

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The regional bank has partnered with DeCurret DCP to use the DCJPY Network for corporate payments and payroll services.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Cut Client Margin Requirements in Two-Phase Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

HKEX will reduce its client margin multiplier in a bid to boost capital efficiency and align with international standards.

Structural Regulation

Korea Outlines Reforms to Boost Capital Markets, Curb Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

Regulators and a presidential advisory body have detailed plans to strengthen shareholder rights, channel funds to productive industries, and manage high household debt.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Reintroduces Open-Market Buybacks, Eases Rules for Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

SEBI has approved a wide-ranging set of reforms covering share buybacks, fund liquidity, and debt market frameworks.