Securities / Derivatives

PBOC Adopts Global Repo Standard in Major Market Access Reform

02/02/2026

The PBOC has recognised the GMRA for onshore repo trades, a move set to simplify access and reduce capital costs for foreign investors.

Enforcement

PBOC Overhauls Rules for Challenging Administrative Actions

02/02/2026

New measures effective 1 March set formal procedures for appealing PBOC decisions, introducing summary procedures and specific jurisdictional rules for branches.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Orders HSBC to Probe Root Cause of Hours-Long Outage

02/02/2026

Hong Kong's largest bank suffered a multi-hour system failure, prompting the HKMA to demand an investigation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time

02/02/2026

The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.

Securities / Derivatives

China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

02/02/2026

An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

Securities / Derivatives

China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

30/01/2026

New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

Enforcement

China Executes Scam Kingpins From Billion-dollar Myanmar Fraud Network

30/01/2026

The executions are part of Beijing’s crackdown on cross-border cyber-fraud syndicates that authorities say are responsible for tens of billions of dollars in losses annually.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

30/01/2026

The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

30/01/2026

New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.