Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Proposes Overhaul of Refinancing Rules for Listed Firms

By Mark Johnston | 07/07/2026

The proposals aim to improve financing efficiency through shelf registration, optimised pricing, and revised lock-up period requirements for listed companies.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia, Belarus Sign Pacts on Securities Regulation, Investment Protection

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The agreements, including a memorandum between the OJK and Belarus's finance ministry, are part of a new five-year strategic roadmap.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Targets IPO Bookbuilding in New Enforcement Push

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The SFC has designated IPO bookbuilding and share allocation as a key enforcement priority amid a booming market.

Payments & Settlements

South Korea Launches 24-Hour FX Trading in Market Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The move aims to improve foreign investor access, bolster the won's global status, and support the country's bid for developed-market index inclusion.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh to Mandate Digital Tools to Combat Broker Fraud

By Editors | 07/07/2026

BSEC is introducing mandatory non-editable software, real-time alerts, and automated data reconciliation to protect investor assets from misappropriation.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.

Structural Regulation

China Revamps Securities Rules, Pushes 'Five Major Areas' Focus

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The Securities Association of China has released new professional testing standards and revised evaluation metrics for firms.

Structural Regulation

Australia Rejects Major Reforms to Address Regional Bank Closures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The Australian government has opted for market-based solutions and existing industry commitments over major structural reforms in its response to a Senate report on regional bank closures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Plans Major Overhaul of Insurance Sales to Curb Mis-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The regulator is targeting commission structures and manipulative 'dark patterns', while introducing seller accountability to enhance consumer protection.