Markets Today: the Asian close, 26 October 2026
The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Central banks & currencies
RBI schedules ₹1.5 trillion repo auction for October 26: India's central bank will offer a four-day variable rate facility to manage immediate market liquidity, with funds reversing on October 30, 2026.
Stocks & bonds
SGX ETF market expands, investors cautioned on hidden costs: The Singapore Exchange's ETF market reached S$20 billion by end-June 2026, with recent listings offering exposure to major Asian and global markets.
RBI to Auction ₹23,300 Crore in State Bonds for Eleven Indian States: The Reserve Bank of India will conduct the auction on October 27, 2026, offering a mix of new and re-issued securities with varying maturities.
IPO & deals
MAS, SGX urged to scrutinise issue managers after IPO slumps: Singapore's regulators face calls to examine issue managers as persistent post-listing share price slumps erode investor confidence and valuations for new listings.
Crypto & digital assets
Payward Unit Gains Initial Kazakh Approval for Digital Asset Services: Kraken parent Payward's local unit, Payward Kazakhstan, received in-principle approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority, moving it closer to offering digital asset trading and custody in the AIFC.
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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