Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia and South Korea to Launch Cross Border QR Payments in April

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The two central banks have also extended their bilateral currency swap agreement through 2031 to strengthen financial cooperation.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Launches Home Purchase Scheme to Stabilise Property Market

By Editors | 06/02/2026

The pilot programme in three key districts will use state-owned firms, backed by a major bank, to buy second-hand properties for affordable rental housing.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Extends PAPT E-Payment Framework to Secondary Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The move aims to speed up settlements and mitigate systemic risks associated with traditional cheque-based transactions.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.

Trading & Investment

KRX Unveils a Multi-pronged Strategy to Boost Competitiveness

By Editors | 06/02/2026

KRX to introduce 24-hour trading and stricter delisting rules as part of efforts to achieve inclusion in the MSCI developed markets index.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI to Ease Stress-Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

SEBI has proposed lowering stress-testing thresholds for commodity derivatives and revising SGF coverage to focus on the default of the top three clearing members.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Eases Stock Market Access Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Vietnam now allows foreign investors to place stock orders via global brokers, a reform aimed at boosting foreign inflows and aligning with international standards.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Opens Door for Discretionary Mandates to Invest in Private Equity

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

The FSC has set strict due diligence, disclosure requirements, and a 40% combined exposure cap for PE and commodity investments in discretionary accounts.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eases Rules to Support Liquidity in Algo Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

SEBI has updated its Order‑to‑Trade framework, easing penalties for certain algorithmic orders and supporting liquidity in equity and derivatives markets.