Capital / Liquidity

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Shelves Plans for Statutory Corporate Rescue Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

In response to strong objections against the proposed regime from labour groups and SMEs, the government has decided to retain its existing court-supervised scheme of arrangement.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Block Mortgage Extensions for Multi-Homeowners

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The measures, part of a new household debt plan, will also impose stricter rules on P2P lenders and penalties for loan misuse.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Finalises Dynamic Default Fund Framework for Futures Clearing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

ASX has finalised its new framework, adopting key industry proposals on recovery powers and waterfall structure but retaining its contentious sizing methodology.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Extends Trade Relief Measures to Support Exporters

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The RBI has extended key deadlines for export financing to support businesses amid ongoing geopolitical and logistical disruptions.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Launches New Microfinance Initiatives to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

Three new microfinance products have been launched to provide low-interest credit to young people and vulnerable groups who struggle with mainstream finance.

Capital / Liquidity

IAIS Flags Gaps in Insurer Resolution and Liquidity Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

An assessment of major insurance markets, including in APAC, found weaknesses in resolution planning, powers, and liquidity risk disclosure requirements.