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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand: Lawsuit Filed Against Tech Giants and Banks Over Scam Losses

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

    Thailand Consumers Council files landmark lawsuit against Meta, Apple, Line and several banks, seeking redress for victims and demanding systemic reforms.

    Market Risk

    HKMA Proposes Expanding Comparable Jurisdictions for Margin Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

    The proposal would align the list of deemed comparable jurisdictions with Basel Committee members, impacting substituted compliance for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Opens Forex Swap Windows for Deposits and Foreign Borrowings

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

    RBI has introduced two US dollar-rupee swap facilities and exempted certain deposits from reserve requirements to attract foreign currency inflows.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Modernises Secondary Market Disclosure Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

    IOSCO has consolidated and updated its principles-based guidance for regulators on corporate disclosure for listed entities after their securities are admitted to trading.

    Structural Regulation

    India Proposes VCC Framework to Bolster Fund Management in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

    Proposed legislation aims to introduce a corporate fund structure popular in global hubs like Singapore, offering greater flexibility and investor protection.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Australian Regulators Signal Tougher Stance on Governance and Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

    APRA, ASIC and RBA officials have detailed heightened scrutiny of superannuation trustees, audit firms, and payments amid a complex economic and risk environment.

    Structural Regulation

    China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Private Fund Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 08/06/2026

    New guidelines aim to curb financial risks, eliminate non-compliant players, and steer capital towards national strategic priorities like technology innovation.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

    The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Credibility of Bail-in Framework Has Been Weakened : BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

    New BIS paper finds the 2023 Credit Suisse rescue led markets to doubt that bail-in tools will be used in future crises.

    Trading & Investment

    SFC Expands L&I Product Scope to Cover Hong Kong Stocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

    The move allows for leveraged and inverse products based on single Hong Kong stocks, but comes with enhanced investor safeguards.

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