Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Overhauls FX Risk Reserve Rules for Life Insurers

17/02/2026

FSC mandates new special surplus reserve and links hedging cost savings to capital retention ahead of new solvency regime

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Renews Incentive Programmes for Key MSCI Equity Futures

16/02/2026

The exchange has detailed renewed Liquidity Provider and Active Trader programmes for its MSCI-linked derivatives for a two-year period starting April 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

CME Group to Launch South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

16/02/2026

The four new cash-settled contracts on CBOT are designed to enhance risk management for the world's largest edible oils import region.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Launch Impact Assessments to Cut Regulatory Costs

13/02/2026

Regulator will form a new committee and research centre to analyse the economic burden of compliance and lower the cost of capital.

Fintech / Regtech

TAIFEX Launches Mandatory Anti-Fraud Evaluation for Futures Firms

13/02/2026

TAIFEX has detailed a new evaluation programme for futures firms, requiring specific anti-fraud infrastructure and offering cash awards for performance.

RBI Withdraws 2021 Grievance Redress Framework for Banks

12/02/2026

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

Securities / Derivatives

ICE Launches Futures Contract Tracking Korea Equity

12/02/2026

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

ASIC Conducting First Major Review of Broker Best Interests Duty

12/02/2026

ASIC is analysing aggregator data on product recommendations, supervision, and complaints, with enforcement action possible for serious breaches found in the review.

Fintech / Regtech

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

12/02/2026

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