Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Fee for QR Code Payments

    By Editors | 07/07/2026

    The central bank has introduced a 1 percent minimum merchant discount rate for all Bangla QR transactions to create a stable pricing framework and boost digital payment adoption.

    Structural Regulation

    ESMA Proposes Framework to Overhaul EU Transaction Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

    The plan aims to create a single, integrated reporting model across MiFIR, EMIR and SFTR, promising significant cost savings and global alignment.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Tighten Oversight of Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

    Regulators are strengthening liquidity provider obligations and considering penalties for asset managers following significant price distortions and political backlash.

    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.

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