Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Establishes New Bureau to Centralise Supervision of State Assets

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

The new body will centralise supervision and risk management for state-owned enterprises as they expand their global footprint amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore to Update Cyber Rules Amid Rising AI, APT Threats

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2026

Officials have outlined a new regulatory push alongside calls for international cyber stability to defend critical infrastructure against escalating AI-enabled and state-sponsored threats

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Mandates Faster Credit Processing for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The new rules require banks to process inward remittances more quickly, mandating faster reconciliation and same-day credit to beneficiaries.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, StanChart-led JV

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The HKMA has issued its first two stablecoin licences under a new ordinance, setting a high bar for future applicants.

Securities / Derivatives

FTSE Russell Confirms Vietnam’s Emerging Market Upgrade

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

The reclassification, effective from September, follows key regulatory reforms including the removal of pre-funding requirements for foreign institutional investors.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation, Financial Advice Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2026

The government has launched consultations on wide-ranging reforms targeting superannuation platforms, lead generators, and the last-resort compensation scheme.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Quietly Positions Itself as Stablecoin Hub for China

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 09/04/2026

With licenses imminent, the city is betting it can lead in digital assets without sacrificing financial stability.