Markets & Infrastructure

    Tokenisation

    Maybank Pilots On-Chain FX for MYR-SGD Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Maybank has used its permissioned blockchain for a near real-time tokenised deposit and FX transaction with a corporate client.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC to Strengthen Legal Framework to Boost Long-Term Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The regulator has detailed its 2026 legislative agenda, following a year that saw over CNY 15 billion in penalties and 172 criminal case referrals.

    Trading & Investment

    NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea FSS Set to Launch Investigations Unit, Sanction Crypto Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    FSS Governor also warned of mis-selling risks in overseas private debt and confirms internal control flaws at Bithumb crypto exchange.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Pushes Banks, NPCI to Address UPI Transaction Failures

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    Regulators are concerned that rising transaction declines threaten user trust in the UPI, India's dominant real-time retail payments system.

    Data Privacy

    BIS Paper Outlines Open Finance Gains and Key Regulatory Hurdles

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    New paper details open finance's impact on competition, while highlighting crucial challenges for policymakers.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

    Structural Regulation

    Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

    The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

    Stablecoins

    Ripple to Pilot Stablecoin in Singapore's Trade Finance Sandbox

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

    The project, part of the MAS BLOOM initiative, will test programmable cross-border payments tied to on-chain shipment verification with Unloq.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

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