Market Infrastructure

ESG / Sustainability

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ Warns on Hedge Fund and Geopolitical Risks to Financial System

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

BOJ flags growing threats from overseas non-banks and Middle East conflict, despite finding the system is currently stable.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan FSC Urges Banks to Brace for AI and Quantum Threats

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The FSC is pushing institutions to move beyond compliance and prepare for new-generation cyber risks, stressing sector-wide cooperation and board-level accountability.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

Securities / Derivatives

EU Proposes Three-Year Relief from FRTB Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

European Commission consults on temporary measures to shield its banks from the full capital impact of new market risk rules.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Government Bond Futures to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows qualified foreign investors access to onshore government bond futures for hedging purposes, aimed at boosting the appeal of renminbi assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Paper Calls for Bank-Like Prudential Rules for Crypto Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

New paper highlights systemic risks from crypto firms acting as financial intermediaries and recommends comprehensive prudential oversight and cross-border cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

China and Brazil Launch Bond Market Connectivity Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

Bank of Communications has been named the exclusive pilot bank for the new mechanism, which marks the first such link between China and another emerging market.