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Structural Regulation
SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate
30/04/2026
SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

Trading & Investment
RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal
29/04/2026
India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Hong Kong Brokerage Clerk Convicted in HKD 31 Million Impersonation Fraud
29/04/2026
An accounting clerk has been convicted of money laundering after being deceived by a national security impersonator into stealing from her employer.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bangladesh Bank Eases Curbs on Bank Incentive Bonuses
29/04/2026
The central bank will allow lenders to pay discretionary bonuses based on operating profit, relaxing stricter rules introduced late last year.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector
29/04/2026
The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FSS Korea Overhauls Executive Pay Disclosure Rules
29/04/2026
The FSS has finalised rules requiring listed companies to link executive remuneration to corporate performance and provide greater detail on stock-based awards.

Custody & Infrastructure
Korea: K bank to Test Blockchain Infrastructure for Remittances
29/04/2026
Partnership between K bank and Ripple will assess whether blockchain technology can improve the speed, cost-efficiency, and transparency of cross-border payments.

PEPs & Sanctions
China Adds EU Firms to Export Control List Over Taiwan Arms Sales
29/04/2026
China has for the first time placed EU entities on its export control list, restricting their access to dual-use goods.

Supervision & Enforcement
FSC Korea Establishing System to Monitor FSS in Real Time
29/04/2026
The FSC is building a new system to track inspections and sanctions by its executive body, aiming to enhance oversight.

Anti-Money Laundering
Philippine Central Bank Chief Sued Over AMLC Data Disclosure
29/04/2026
The complaint alleges illegal disclosure of financial data during a political hearing, challenging the country’s bank secrecy and AML laws.
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