Market Infrastructure

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines Proposes Calamity Relief Framework for Non-Bank Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

The BSP has drafted rules allowing non-bank financial institutions to grant loan moratoriums and other relief measures in disaster-stricken areas.

Fintech / Regtech

US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

Market Infrastructure

China's Insurance Sector Gets New Product Suitability Code

By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

The self-regulatory rules introduce detailed product and customer classifications to curb misselling and protect consumers' rights and interests.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Urges Firms to Leverage Cyber Insurance as Risks Mount

By Editors | 06/04/2026

The FSC is advising companies to evaluate cyber insurance as a key risk management tool, as market premiums show steady growth.

Capital / Liquidity

South Korea Preparing to Introduce KOFR-Based Mortgages

By Editors | 06/04/2026

The new loans aim to lower borrowing costs for households and expand consumer choice by using a risk-free benchmark rate.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Advances Blockchain-Based Ledger to Build Phase

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2026

The new shared ledger will use tokenised deposits to enable 24/7 cross-border payments, with a live MVP planned for 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Finalises Stricter Rules for Payment System Disruptions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

New rules impose a strict, time-bound framework for participants of the Peso RTGS, introducing a one-hour reporting deadline and a two-hour trigger for contingency plans.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Finalises Market Reforms to Avert MSCI Downgrade

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

OJK says Indonesia has completed reforms on transparency and free float after a market rout in January was triggered by concerns from MSCI.

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.