Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Block NCDEX and MSEI from Launching Equity Derivatives - Reports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    SEBI has stopped NCDEX and MSEI from launching equity derivatives until they establish stronger equity cash markets and liquidity, reflecting caution from the regulator.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Curb Mis-Selling and Protect Consumers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    The new rules aim to curb “dark pattern” sales practices and strengthen oversight of agency and referral arrangements.

    Stablecoins

    Stablecoins Threaten to Entrench Dollar, Sidelining APAC Currencies

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

    New IMF paper argues that while stablecoins improve payments, they risk concentrating power and undermining smaller economies and currencies like the yen.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Expands Equity Market Development Programme to S$6.5bn

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    The move will allow MAS to back more asset managers investing in Singapore equities and deepen capital pools in the local market.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Prudential Japan Faces FSA Probe, USD 350M Hit From Fraud Scandal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

    Insurer establishes a third-party panel and overhauls compensation after uncovering a JPY 3.1 billion fraud by employees.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

    The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    MAS Bans Former Manulife Adviser for Two Years

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

    The adviser was barred for offences involving forgery and abetting unauthorised access to computer material.

    Stablecoins

    Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

    Credit Risk

    Korea FSS Directs Securities Firms to Cut Property NPLs, Bolster Controls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

    FSS chief warns of on-site inspections for firms slow to reduce real estate project finance exposure.

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