Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Issues Draft Legislation for New Payments Licensing Framework

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

The reforms establish a dual ASIC-APRA model, setting a AUD 200 million threshold for prudential oversight and introducing new safeguarding rules.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

By Editors | 13/03/2026

KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

Fintech / Regtech

FSB and Industry Launch New Push on Cross-border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

Andrew Bailey says progress on the G20 roadmap is stalling, outlining new action plans for regulators and calling for industry leadership.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Paper Calls for Public Sector Push to Fix Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

New paper highlights slow speeds and high costs, pointing to APAC initiatives as models for improving global payment systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Outlines 'Substance Over Form' Approach to Digital Asset Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

A senior Australian regulator argues for integrating digital assets into existing financial laws, rejecting the need for entirely bespoke frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Orders Review of Stress Test Frameworks Amid Mideast Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

FSC orders review of scenario-based stress tests to identify 'weak links' in the financial system amid heightened market volatility and structural shifts.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Securities Lending Shaped by Complex Local Regulation - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New report details how unique rules in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia create a complex operational and regulatory landscape for securities finance.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC has proposed lowering asset thresholds for insurers required to appoint a chief information security officer and an independent security unit.