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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.

KYC & CDD

Hong Kong Grapples With China's Cross-Border Finance Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

Regulators are closing loopholes for offshore investing, prompting a rush for in-person account openings and a chill among private banks.

Trading & Investment

India Scraps Bond Taxes, Eases Curbs to Lure Foreign Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

India has eliminated taxes on bond gains and interest for foreign investors and relaxed market access rules in a coordinated push to attract capital.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Indonesia Passes Law Expanding BI Mandate, Granting Lawmaker Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

New law adds a growth objective for the central bank and introduces binding parliamentary recommendations, raising concerns over monetary policy independence.

Payments & Settlements

RBA to Launch Broad Review of Payments Regulation, Tackle Quantum Risk

By Editors | 05/06/2026

The central bank will consult on new payments rules and system-wide cryptographic standards amid emerging risks from quantum computing.

Market Risk

EU Adopts Temporary Relief on Basel III Market Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

The measures aim to ensure a level playing field for European banks amid delays in the implementation of FRTB by other major jurisdictions.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Unveils Roadmap to Become Global Asset Management Hub

By Mark Johnston | 04/06/2026

The plan sets a CNY 55 trillion target for 2030 and details measures to expand product offerings, enhance cross-border access, and integrate new technologies.