Markets & Infrastructure

Operational Risk

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Alternative Markets

South Korea Planning KRW 50 Trillion Venture Support Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The plan includes significant direct and indirect investments and offers liability exemptions to participating financial institutions to boost the innovation ecosystem.

Trading & Investment

China to Open TSR 20, Bonded Copper Options to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The move marks a further step in opening China's commodity derivatives markets to international participants via the QFI scheme.

Structural Regulation

Australia Lunches New Parliamentary Group to Steer Superannuation Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A non-partisan group of Australian parliamentarians has been launched to engage with the superannuation industry on policy and regulation.

Payments & Settlements

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

Payments & Settlements

Bank Indonesia Launches FX Repo Facility to Deepen Markets

By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

The central bank will allow its foreign currency securities to be used as collateral in new repo transactions to boost liquidity and support the rupiah.

Structural Regulation

India’s Mutual Fund Reforms: A Foundation Built, A Future Unfinished

By Saurabh Maheshwari | 31/03/2026

SEBI’s reforms mark a significant step in modernising a decades-old framework, but further strengthening is needed in areas of governance, competence, and market conduct.

Trading & Investment

China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.

Trading & Investment

India: NSE Approved to Launch Dated Brent Crude Oil Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

The new cash-settled contracts, based on the Platts Dated Brent assessment, aim to provide a more precise hedging tool for market participants.