Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

RBI Revamps TReDS Rules to Improve MSME Access to Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

New framework simplifies MSME onboarding, permits credit guarantees for financiers, and harmonises the regulatory landscape for platform operators.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Aligns UPI Credit Rules with Traditional Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

The RBI mandated that the nature of a loan, not its delivery channel, determines its regulatory treatment, closing a regulatory arbitrage opportunity.

CBDCs

EU Lawmakers Advance Digital Euro, Setting Stage for Final Talks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

The move aims to bolster monetary sovereignty and sets a global precedent for CBDC design, privacy, and financial stability safeguards.

Market Data & Technology

RBA Paper Proposes Design Changes to Bolster SOFIA Benchmark

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2026

Research from Australia's central bank recommends mandatory exclusion of related-party trades and wider trimming to improve the new reference rate.

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Enforce Sweeping Delisting Reforms From July

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

Hundreds of firms face delisting risk under accelerated new rules, sparking shareholder backlash over a lack of preparation time.

Trading & Investment

NSE India, Bharat Metal Exchange Partner on Metal Derivatives

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The collaboration aims to create new hedging tools and boost participation in response to growing industrial demand and price volatility.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Major Overhaul of Public Offering Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2026

The SEC has issued draft rules for comment that would create separate disclosure regimes for debt and equity, and introduce frameworks for mid-market issuers and MTN programmes.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Identifies Gaps in Implementation of Accountability Regime

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

Responsibility maps at credit firms and savings banks suffer from over-concentrated duties and persistent governance weaknesses.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Fujian Deepen Financial Cooperation, Support Listings

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The two sides will assist Fujian enterprises to list in Hong Kong and enhance cross-border capital flows.