Markets & Infrastructure

Credit Risk

Korea Appraisers Threaten Legal Action in Bank Valuation Dispute

By Editors | 18/02/2026

Appraisers' body says talks have stalled over banks' 'illegal' self-appraisal of collateral, threatening regulatory complaints.

Trading & Investment

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Forex Trading Framework for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

Draft directions aim to give authorised dealers more flexibility in hedging and trading while strengthening risk management frameworks.

Credit Risk

China Mandates Sweeping Financial Support for Rural Revitalisation

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

Regulators have detailed a permanent mechanism using credit, capital markets, and insurance to prevent poverty and boost underdeveloped regions.

AI Risk & Governance

NPCI Unveils India-Built AI Model for Payments Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

NPCI has unveiled FiMI, a domain-specific AI language model built to power smarter dispute resolution, multilingual support and operational efficiency across the digital payments ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

UK Proposes to Ease Audit Rules for Chinese GDR Listings

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

The UK's FRC has proposed a temporary rule change to allow auditors of certain Chinese firms to use local standards for London listings.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Parliamentary Committee Approves Microfinance Regulator Bill

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

The bill aims to establish a new authority to license and regulate all money lenders, including online platforms, and enhance customer protection.

Resolution & Recovery

RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India to Overhaul Corporate Law to Decriminalise Procedural Lapses

By Editors | 18/02/2026

The planned corporate law overhaul will decriminalise procedural defaults but intensify technology-driven oversight and enforcement.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan: TDCC to Enhance Cross-Border Proxy Voting Efficiency

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

The TDCC has formed a new partnership with UK-based Proxymity to streamline cross-border proxy voting for foreign investors.