Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Stock Exchanges Regain Powers to Impose Market Controls

    By Editors | 06/07/2026

    BSEC has restored the authority of the country’s two bourses to set their own circuit breakers and other key trading parameters.

     

    Market Data & Technology

    HKEX Unveils Details for New China Government Bond Futures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

    The exchange has released contract specifications and trading arrangements for the futures contract, including fee waivers and a key data partnership.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Mulls New Mechanism to Open Commodity Derivatives to FPIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    An advisory panel is considering a proposal to allow foreign investors into physically settled commodity derivatives.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Ordered to Pay AUD 20.5 Million for Misleading Conduct

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

    The penalty stems from a misleading 2022 market announcement on the progress of its critical CHESS replacement technology project.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA Urges CPMI-IOSCO to Strengthen CCP Initial Margin Proposals

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2026

    ISDA has criticised watered-down language in new guidance, warning that proposals for margin simulators and transparency fall short.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Launches Pilot Framework for Digital Trade Documents

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

    The central bank has introduced a pilot framework to digitise trade documents, setting out principles for interoperability and electronic records.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Issues Guidance to Banks on Promoting Corporate RMB Use

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

    The HKMA has detailed good practices for banks to support corporate clients' RMB needs, reinforcing Hong Kong's offshore hub status.

    CBDCs

    Philippines to Develop Strategic Roadmap for Wholesale CBDC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/07/2026

    The strategic roadmap will focus on securities settlement and cross-border payments, following Project Agila experiments.

    Payments & Settlements

    Vietnam and Singapore Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Link

    By Editors | 06/07/2026

    The new service allows visitors from Singapore to make payments in Vietnam using their domestic mobile apps, expanding digital payment connectivity within ASEAN.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand Bourse Tightens Rules on Disclosure and Backdoor Listings

    By Editors | 06/07/2026

    The SET has introduced new rules to enhance transparency and close loopholes related to backdoor listings.

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