Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

RBI Extends Market Hours for Call Money and Repo Transactions

By Editors | 26/06/2025

RBI extends call money and repo market hours to boost efficiency, facilitate market development, and align with global practices.

Trading & Investment

China IRD Market Expanding, Hong Kong Remains Key Trading Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

New ISDA report says China’s interest rate derivatives market is expanding, spurred by the Futures and Derivatives Law and Swap Connect.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Appoints Expert Panel for ASX Governance Inquiry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

ASIC says the inquiry panel will make recommendations by 31 March 2026 to address shortcomings within ASX Group.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand’s FMA Sets Out Priorities for the Coming 12 Months

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/06/2025

The FMA’s regulatory priorities for the financial sector focus on conduct, innovation, and consumer protection.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Intensifies Scrutiny of Super Fund Expenditure Decisions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2025

APRA is calling for a greater focus on member outcomes and robust expenditure management frameworks.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh to Reform Insurance Law to Combat Mismanagement

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The government is moving to overhaul the Insurance Act following scandals that left thousands of policyholders in financial limbo.

Payments & Settlements

MAS, ABS Launch Entity to Govern Singapore’s Payment Schemes

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The new not-for-profit entity, formed by MAS and several D-SIBs, will transition to full operational readiness by end-2026.

Structural Regulation

IFC Examines Feasibility of Securitisation Market in Bangladesh

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The IFC is studying the possible establishment of a securitisation market in Bangladesh, though experts say foundation elements are lacking.

Trading & Investment

DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.