Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

New Zealand's FMA Consults on Related Party Transaction Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

Draft paper clarifies FMA's expectations for managed investment schemes under existing conduct laws, focusing on substance over form.

Payments & Settlements

ASEAN+3 to Deepen Dialogue on Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The new process will focus on retail and wholesale payment linkages, while addressing regulatory fragmentation and stablecoin risks.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Publishes Paper for Navigating ISO 20022 Migration Journey

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

Although Swift has retired legacy MT payment messages, some market infrastructures have not yet fully adopted ISO 20022 for cross-border payments.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Proposes Launch of Insurance Competency Framework

By Editors | 05/05/2026

New paper outlines a blueprint to tackle talent shortages, proposing a new professional framework and pathways for mid-career entrants.

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Flags Private Credit Risks, Outlines Market Development Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

RBI identified key global risks and outlined a reform agenda focused on derivatives, market access, and transparency.

Payments & Settlements

China's CIPS Boom Driven by New Rules, Not Sanctions: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

Natixis report finds that a recent surge in transactions on China's cross-border payment system is due to new rules and broader currency use, not sanctions evasion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Requiring Brokers to Defer Larger Proportion of Bonuses

By Mark Johnston | 05/05/2026

Regulators have instructed securities firms to withhold a larger portion of performance pay for senior staff, amid a crackdown on excessive short-term incentives.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Fund Transfer Rules for Foreign Futures Traders

By Editors | 04/05/2026

Regulators have amended rules to streamline fund transfers for foreign investors, aiming to reduce costs and attract greater participation in the local futures market.