Clearing & Post-Trade

Former ASX Directors Facing Lawsuit Over CHESS Replacement Project

14/08/2026

A shareholder is seeking court approval to launch a derivative action against former ASX directors and officers for alleged duty breaches.

Structural Regulation

India Amends Tax Law to Restore REIT, InvIT Tax Breaks

14/08/2026

The amendment removes a key uncertainty introduced in an earlier law, allowing underlying asset-holding companies to adopt a new tax regime without penalty.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh Moves to Bar Former Owners From Reclaiming Failed Banks

14/08/2026

The amendment to Bank Resolution Act 2026 repeals a widely criticised provision that allowed former owners to regain control of banks that had been placed into resolution.

Cybersecurity

Korea Regulators to Bolster Cyber and Accounting Oversight

14/08/2026

The FSC is adding cybersecurity staff while the FSS plans to triple its accounting oversight team to combat fraud.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Regulators to Launch Unified Financial Reporting Portal

14/08/2026

The SEC and BIR have signed an agreement to create a single submission portal for financial statements, aiming to streamline corporate compliance.

Payments & Settlements

India's Remittance Rules Prompt Banks to Curb Offshore Credit Cards

14/08/2026

A rule requiring overseas funds to be deployed within 180 days is making some global banks reluctant to continue offering credit card services to wealthy Indian clients.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Regulator Finalises Revised Margin Lending Rules

14/08/2026

The new framework replaces the price-to-book ratio with a price-to-earnings cap for key sectors and eases forced-sale conditions for investors.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes Stricter Governance Rules for GIFT City Banks

14/08/2026

The IFSCA is consulting on mandating physical board meetings and setting clear thresholds for the appointment of risk officers at banks.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Reforms Senior Appointment Process for State-Owned Banks

14/08/2026

The government is shifting from direct appointments to a nomination-based system for six state banks to improve governance and transparency.