Markets Today: the Asian close, 14 October 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 4 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
Asia Currencies Diverge: Won, Yuan Gain as RBA, Bank Indonesia Hike Rates: This year, the South Korean won and Chinese yuan advanced against trading partners, while the Philippine peso and Indian rupee lost ground as regional central banks adjusted policy.
Stocks & bonds
Hong Kong Exchanges Pilots Green Electricity Certificates with Mainland China: HKEX's Core Climate platform facilitated the cross-border purchase of approximately 100,000 Green Electricity Certificates by 15 firms through the Guangzhou Power Exchange Centre.
IPO & deals
Hanwha Investment & Securities Acquires Stake in Japan’s GI Capital: The South Korean firm has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in GI Capital Management’s securities division, expanding its Asian network to Japan, with completion expected by mid-2027.
Crypto & digital assets
MAS stablecoin rules to add regulatory status on crypto lists: Singapore's central bank has proposed a framework that would mandate regulatory status as a key metric for stablecoins, impacting how they are displayed and assessed on trading platforms for payments and settlement.
Every item above was reported and checked separately today; this wrap collects them in one place at the Asian close. Follow any headline through to the full story for the figures and their sources. The Brief carries the same day in five minutes tomorrow morning.
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