Markets & Infrastructure

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Issues Updated ISO 20022 Data Rules for Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

CPMI sets end-2027 deadline for industry to align with harmonised data requirements aimed at improving payment speed and transparency.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mandates Use of Domestic Benchmarks for Gold, Silver ETF Valuation

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

The move, effective April 2026, replaces the London benchmark to better reflect local market conditions and improve transparency for investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Mandates Additional Disclosures on Social Media by Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

Regulated entities required to clearly identify their SEBI registration details on social media to help investors distinguish licensed players from unregistered actors online.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2026

New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.

Market Data & Technology

SFC Calls on Firms to Participate in Rehearsals for HKEX Network Upgrade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

Exchange Participants must test connectivity ahead of a Q3 2026 system cutover designed to boost market stability and resilience.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.

Payments & Settlements

Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Futures Exchange Unveils Strategy to Draw in Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

TFEX is launching mini gold futures and short-dated options to lower entry barriers and reposition itself as a risk management hub.