Markets & Infrastructure

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

AFCA Rules Bendigo Bank Liable for Scam Loss Despite Customer Action

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

A ruling by the AFCA highlights bank liability under the ePayments Code, even where a customer has granted scammers remote system access.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Outlines Strategy to Achieve 10-fold Growth in Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

SEBI is promoting new products, easing operational rules for fund managers, and pushing for wider digital distribution to significantly deepen market participation.

Market Data & Technology

BSE India to Directly License Market Data Globally From 2027

By Editors | 07/07/2026

BSE will end its 13-year market data partnership with Deutsche Börse, bringing international client licensing in-house.

Data Privacy

EY Staff Dismissed Over Alleged Breach of Australian PM’s Bank Data

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

A junior EY employee on secondment at CBA has been charged, placing fresh scrutiny on data security, third-party risk, and conduct at major consultancies.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Shareholding Rules for Mature Internet-Only Banks

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The FSC has relaxed ownership rules for digital banks after three years of operation to help them raise capital and attract diverse investors.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan to Mandate Electronic Filing for AGM Proxy Materials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The new rules, effective from March 2027, will replace the current paper-based system to enhance convenience and digitise operations for public companies.

Payments & Settlements

India, Japan Advance Direct Rupee-Yen Trade Settlement Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The move aims to reduce transaction costs and reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, building on existing regulatory frameworks in both nations.

Structural Regulation

Nepal Securities Regulator Gets New Chairman to Drive Reform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

Dr Gopal Prasad Bhatta has been appointed the new chairman of the SEBON, tasked with restoring confidence and clearing a significant backlog of initial public offerings.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Lithium Carbonate Futures to Global Investors

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The move allows foreign traders direct access to yuan-denominated lithium carbonate contracts, aiming to solidify China's influence over the key battery material.