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SGX Announces Launch Date for APAC Government Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new USD-settled contracts are designed to provide a standardised tool for managing sovereign interest rate risk across five key markets.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Sets 2030 Deadline to Phase Out CD Rate in Major Benchmark Reform

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

Regulators will accelerate the adoption of the KOFR risk-free rate while unwinding the CD rate and KORIBOR benchmarks.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026

The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

AML / KYC

Japan Proposes Mandatory Information Sharing for Banks to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

The FSA has released draft amendments requiring deposit-taking institutions to share data on fraudulent accounts through a centralised platform.

AML / KYC

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.