Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

MAS to Introduce Protected Cell Company Structure for Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The move aims to boost alternative risk transfer solutions, alongside a new fast-track approval process for non-traditional investment funds.

Structural Regulation

ASX Shifts to Risk-Based Supervision in Market Integrity Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

ASX has detailed its new proactive supervisory approach, flagging key focus areas and a move towards post-release monitoring.

Supervision & Enforcement

China MOF Drafts New Guidelines to Standardise Administrative Penalties

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

New draft guidelines introduce a detailed quantitative framework and discretionary tiers to increase transparency and consistency in financial and accounting supervision.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking New Proprietary Tech Index

By Editors | 30/06/2026

E Fund Management has launched the first ETF tracking the new Tech 100 Index.

Payments & Settlements

China Appoints ICBC, Standard Bank as Joint RMB Clearing Bank for Africa

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The move establishes the first continent-wide renminbi clearing arrangement, a significant step in promoting the yuan’s international use and deepening China-Africa financial ties.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSEC Accuses Brokerage of BDT 1bn Client Fund Embezzlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

A regulatory investigation finds that Salta Capital used fraudulent software to steal client assets, impacting nearly 14,000 investors.

Trading & Investment

Brazil to Issue Landmark Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The planned CNY 5 billion issuance marks the first by a Latin American sovereign, signalling deepening financial ties and the growing appeal of China’s onshore debt market.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Fundraising Rules to Streamline Board Transfers

By Editors | 30/06/2026

Regulators have amended securities regulations to shorten the review period for capital increases by companies switching between Taiwan's various listing boards.

Payments & Settlements

India’s NPCI to Unify E-Mandate Tracking Across UPI Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The move aims to simplify the management of recurring payments as transaction volumes for the UPI AutoPay feature surge nearly threefold year-on-year.