Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

HKEX has released its operational model for shortening the settlement cycle, with an indicative implementation timeline of Q4 2027.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Mandate Nomination Committees for Banks, FHCs

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

Taiwan’s FSC is moving to make nomination committees compulsory for all financial holding companies and domestic banks to strengthen governance.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Fintech Hub with Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

The city has partnered with the LSE to test new financial models and create a pathway for international capital.

Payments & Settlements

Japanese Firm to Launch QR-based Payments in Taiwan

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

Japanese mobile payments giant PayPay will enable QR payments at 400,000 locations, integrating with Taiwan's unified "TWQR" standard in a regulated expansion.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Details Sweeping Reforms for Peso RTGS Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

The BSP is overhauling its RTGS system, introducing stricter rules for participants, extending operating hours, and bolstering cross–border links.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Receives Regulatory Approval for 23-Hour Trading Day

By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

The move aims to meet growing overnight trading demand from investors in regions like Asia, pending crucial upgrades to market data infrastructure.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan Launches TWD 300 Billion Scheme for Insurer Investments

By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

The FSC is offering incentives to steer insurance funds into strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI, and infrastructure over the next three years.

Structural Regulation

Korea Exchange to End Simplified Disclosures, Name Low-PBR Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

KRX is tightening requirements for its ‘Corporate Value-up’ programme, pushing for more detailed plans and targeting underperforming companies for public disclosure.