Markets & 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.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand Outbound Investment Quotas: SAFE Official

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

Regulators are preparing new QDII quotas to meet domestic demand while advancing a long-term strategy to open capital markets and boost the yuan's global role.

Structural Regulation

AMCHAM Urges Regulatory Overhaul for Korea's Financial Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New report identifies 39 regulatory divergences from global standards, urging reforms to IT, licensing, and cross-border rules.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Proposes Daily Maturities for Nikkei 225 Mini Options

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The exchange has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce new weekly contracts, scheduled for implementation in April 2027.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Structural Regulation

KRX to Reward Firms Adopting Advanced Dividend Procedures

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

Companies that reform their dividend process to enhance predictability for investors will receive incentives under the 'Corporate Value-up' programme.