Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Withdraws 2021 Grievance Redress Framework for Banks

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The move follows the introduction of new disclosure directions and an updated ombudsman scheme, consolidating existing requirements for banks.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Unveils Major Financing Programme for Five Key Industries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The multi-year programme sets a TWD 120 billion initial lending target and offers significant regulatory incentives for banks and insurers.

Sustainable Finance

UK FCA, India IFSCA to Share Regulatory Knowledge, Deepen Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulators will cooperate on sustainable finance, fintech and capital markets development, and work to strengthen regulatory ties between GIFT City and the UK.

Trading & Investment

ICE Launches Futures Contract Tracking Korea Equity

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The new contract follows a similar launch by Eurex, raising potential liquidity fragmentation concerns for investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Conducting First Major Review of Broker Best Interests Duty

By Editors | 12/02/2026

ASIC is analysing aggregator data on product recommendations, supervision, and complaints, with enforcement action possible for serious breaches found in the review.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Payments & Settlements

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for Securities Firms' High-Net-Worth Business

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The proposed amendments remove the net worth requirement for applicants and expand the range of clients for structured products.