Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026

Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Withdraws 2021 Grievance Redress Framework for Banks

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The move follows the introduction of new disclosure directions and an updated ombudsman scheme, consolidating existing requirements for banks.

Sustainable Finance

UK FCA, India IFSCA to Share Regulatory Knowledge, Deepen Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulators will cooperate on sustainable finance, fintech and capital markets development, and work to strengthen regulatory ties between GIFT City and the UK.

Trading & Investment

ICE Launches Futures Contract Tracking Korea Equity

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The new contract follows a similar launch by Eurex, raising potential liquidity fragmentation concerns for investors.

PEPs & Sanctions

EU Proposes Sanctions on Indonesian, Georgian Ports in New Russia Package

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The 20th package of sanctions would also target Central Asian banks and introduce a full maritime ban on Russian crude.

Payments & Settlements

GLEIF Partners With China's AEOTrade to Integrate vLEI into eBLs

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The partnership will integrate the verifiable LEI into a blockchain platform to enhance trust and efficiency in digital trade finance.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Easing Rules for Securities Firms' High-Net-Worth Business

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The proposed amendments remove the net worth requirement for applicants and expand the range of clients for structured products.

Structural Regulation

Australia Introduces Superannuation Reform Bill to Boost Retirement Savings

By Editors | 12/02/2026

New legislation aims to boost retirement savings for 1.3 million low-income workers and reduce tax breaks for high-balance accounts.