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Market Infrastructure

RBA Warns of Stalled Progress on Australia's Payments Modernisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The RBA has warned of slowing momentum and a lack of industry consensus on payments modernisation after a 2030 deadline was scrapped.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Launches Roadmap for Developing National Bullion Ecosystem

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

The five-year plan aims to integrate the gold sector with financial services, supported by new regulations for investment products and sharia compliance.

Market Infrastructure

China to Progress Financial Stability, Cross-Border Corruption Laws in 2026

By Editors | 10/03/2026

China's top legislature has unveiled its 2026 work plan, prioritising financial regulation, anti-corruption efforts, and support for the economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

Fintech / Regtech

Visa, ANZ and Fidelity Pilot Tokenised Cross-Border Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Consortium of financial institutions tests atomic settlement for tokenised funds using e-HKD under the HKMA programme.

Market Infrastructure

Swift Launches Retail Payment Framework with Major Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

New rules under the framework aim to bring speed, transparency and cost certainty to cross-border payments, with key APAC corridors among the first to benefit.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Chief Calls for Rethink of Post-Crisis Rules to Tackle New Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos says post-crisis reforms must adapt to tackle risks from non-banks, AI, and growing regulatory complexity.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Operational and Third-Party Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

New consultations aim to expand oversight to all third-party arrangements and enhance public disclosures for systemically important institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules, Easing Path for Institutional Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

New regulations provide key exemptions for professional investors and clarify calculation standards, aiming to curb insider trading while encouraging long-term capital.