Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Considers Break-Up of Big Four Firms After Scandals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

    The government has released a discussion paper floating options including structural separation and bringing firms under the corporate regulator's purview.

    Payments & Settlements

    India’s NPCI Partners with HSBC, JP Morgan on Real-Time FX Settlement

    By Editors | 03/07/2026

    The partnerships will provide real-time currency conversion for cross-border UPI payments, offering users upfront pricing in Indian rupees and streamlining settlement for merchants.

    Cryptocurrency

    Binance and Founder Sued for £150 Million in UK Derivatives Case

    By Editors | 03/07/2026

    Nearly 1,700 UK investors allege Binance sold high-risk derivative products without the required regulatory authorisation.

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Mandates Single QR Payment Network by June 2028

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

    A new framework requires all providers to migrate to a single interoperable QR network, ending closed-loop systems within two years.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Agrees Revised Transformation Plan With ASIC and RBA

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

    ASX has secured regulatory approval for a revised transformation plan aimed at addressing significant risk and governance failings.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX Implements Stricter Delisting Rules, Redesigns KOSDAQ Segmentation

    By Editors | 03/07/2026

    KRX has implemented tighter rules for delisting underperforming companies and announced an overhaul of its tech-heavy KOSDAQ market.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Eases Curbs on Face-to-Face Services for Digital Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

    Regulators have clarified and expanded the scope of permissible in-person activities for internet-only banks to support financial inclusion and consumer protection.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Rolls Out New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

    The revamped framework broadens consumer grievance redressal, covering banks, eligible NBFCs, and payment firms under a single unified mechanism.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's Treasury Hub Ambitions Face Tech and Data Hurdles

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2026

    New report urges investment in technology, talent and regulatory frameworks to overcome legacy system challenges and solidify the city's regional treasury leadership.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Bourse Proposes New Framework for Negotiated Trades

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

    The PSE is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to its trading rules to introduce a new execution facility for pre-arranged transactions.

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