Markets & Infrastructure

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Physical Settlement for Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to boost liquidity in illiquid farm contracts by allowing an initial cash-settled phase before mandatory physical delivery.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes ‘Green Channel’ to Fast-Track AIF Scheme Launches

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to cut the waiting period for new funds to just 10 days and allow immediate launches for accredited investor schemes to accelerate capital deployment.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Clarity Needed in FATF R16 Guidance to Prevent De-Risking: RUSI Analyst

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2026

Forthcoming guidance on the FATF’s revised Recommendation 16 must provide clear, practical rules to avoid harming financial inclusion.

Payments & Settlements

China Expands FX Facilitation Pilots in Greater Bay Area

By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2026

New foreign exchange pilots in Guangdong's Nansha and Hengqin zones will ease rules on capital account funds and streamline non-resident account refunds.