Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

KYC & CDD

India Notifies Investment Rules for Funds with Minority China Links

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

The government has amended its foreign investment rules, relaxing approval requirements for overseas entities with limited beneficial ownership from neighbouring countries, effective 1 May 2026.

Supervision & Enforcement

HKEX Replaces Auditor PwC With KPMG Amid Evergrande Fallout

By Editors | 06/05/2026

HKEX shareholders have approved the appointment of KPMG as auditor, a direct consequence of regulatory penalties against PwC for its work on China Evergrande.

Alternative Markets

FSB Scrutinises Retail Investor Risks in Private Credit

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The FSB is examining risks from the influx of retail investors into the private credit market amid concerns over redemptions and loan quality.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Chair Quits After Report Finds Impartiality Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary breached political neutrality rules, raising concerns about the regulator’s independence.

AI Risk & Governance

BOK Governor Puts AI, Digital Won at Centre of New Agenda

By Mark Johnston | 06/05/2026

The move is part of new governor Hyun Song Shin's broader push for a revamped financial stability framework, digital innovation, and structural reform.

Trading & Investment

NSE India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts to Formalise Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

NSE has introduced EGRs, enabling dematerialised trading backed by physical gold in regulated vaults to improve transparency, liquidity and market access.

Trading & Investment

India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

By Editors | 06/05/2026

SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.