Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Trading & Investment

Industry Backs ASIC Roadmap but Warn on Public Market Hurdles

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

executives from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and ART say ASIC's new roadmap is a clear way forward for the private credit market.

Cryptocurrency

Japan to Reclassify 105 Cryptoassets as Financial Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The move would bring tokens like Bitcoin under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing new disclosure rules and a potential tax cut.

Anti-Money Laundering

Sri Lanka Tables 2026 Budget Targeting Digitisation, AML, Tax Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

Budget 2026 includes plans for a beneficial ownership registry, a national e-invoicing system, and expanded digital payment incentives.

Payments & Settlements

DBS, Ant International Expand Partnership on Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new agreement links DBS PayLah! to Alipay+’s 150 million-merchant network and sets plans for near-instant remittances and SME-focused digital solutions.

Trading & Investment

Korea Approves First Operators Under 'Investment Management Account' Framework

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The approved firms will be able to channel significant funds into corporate finance-related assets and venture investments, but must guarantee investor principal.

Trading & Investment

Korea’s New ATS Nextrade Breaches 15 Percent Volume Cap, Testing New Rules

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The alternative trading system exceeded the KRX volume limit for the first time, triggering a two-month regulatory grace period.

Payments & Settlements

India Rolls Out Forex Services on Bharat Connect Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

NPCI Bharat BillPay has integrated CCIL’s FX-Retail platform into Bharat Connect, enabling retail customers to purchase dollars and make remittances at transparent, real-time rates.

Trading & Investment

India’s NCDEX to Enter Mutual Fund Arena

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new electronic mutual fund platform, which is awaiting SEBI’s nod, will to tap investors across smaller cities and semi-urban markets.