Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Singapore Exchange Overhauls Custody Rules, Cuts Board Lots

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2026

SGX is set to align its post-trade custody model with global standards and reduce board lot sizes to improve market access and affordability for investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Mandates E-Wallet Scam Payouts for Security Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2026

E-wallet providers must reimburse scam victims within seven days if they fail to implement required anti-fraud measures, even where users are partly at fault.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Global CCPs Urge Halt to Proposed Margin Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2026

CCP Global tells CPMI and IOSCO that new disclosure proposals are misleading and calls for a coordinated approach that includes clearing members.

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.