Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

HKEX Publishes New Info Paper on ID Regime for Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The paper contains technical and operational guidance for market participants preparing to implement the investor identification regime for the derivatives market.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia Implements Nationwide Waiver on ATM Withdrawal Fees

By Editors | 07/07/2026

A nationwide waiver of the MYR 1 interbank withdrawal fee is now in effect, though banking bodies clarify charges may still apply at non-bank machines.

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.