Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

Cryptocurrency

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.

Trading & Investment

Philippine Bonds to Join Key JPMorgan Index After Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The inclusion in the GBI-EM series from January 2027 follows significant regulatory and market reforms and is expected to lower borrowing costs.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Expands Financial Support Package to Benefit MSMEs

By Editors | 26/04/2026

The government has announced a new loan facility and expanded a financing guarantee scheme to help businesses manage global economic pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Government Bond Futures to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows qualified foreign investors access to onshore government bond futures for hedging purposes, aimed at boosting the appeal of renminbi assets.

Payments & Settlements

South Korea Details New Youth Asset-Building Savings Account

By Editors | 26/04/2026

Launching in June, the ‘Youth Future Savings Account’ will offer government-matched contributions and tax breaks to support young people’s finances.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Expands Digital Shareholder Notice Platform

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The expansion will add notifications for cash capital increases and public tender offers to the eNotice platform, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Liquidity Risk

South Korea Forms Joint Support Body for Naphtha Imports

By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2026

New framework involving regulators, banks and the state trade insurer will fast-track letters of credit for petrochemical firms facing supply risks.