Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea Revamps Omnibus Account Rules for Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

Authorities will allow encrypted IDs in place of personal data for foreign investors using omnibus accounts to improve market access.

Payments & Settlements

HKMA Launches Cargo-x Pilot to Digitalise Trade Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

The programme, involving 21 banks, will test use cases for cargo and trade data to improve SME access to financing.

Tokenisation

Samsung SDS to Build Korea’s Official Security Token Platform

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

Samsung SDS will develop the central infrastructure for the Korea Securities Depository, aligning with a new legal framework set to launch in 2027.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Unveils Seven-Point Plan to Defend Rupiah

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

The measures include intensified market intervention and a lower limit for dollar purchases without underlying documents to curb speculation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia's Federal Court Finds Telstra Super Breached IDR Rules

By Editors | 08/05/2026

Australia's Federal Court has found a major superannuation trustee breached internal dispute resolution rules, in a case that confirms ASIC's enforcement powers.

Structural Regulation

RBI Overhauls Forex Rules, Halts New Money Changer Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

India’s central bank has rationalised its framework for authorised persons, introducing new dealer categories and phasing out money changers and franchisee arrangements.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes Early Pay-In for Commodity Options Contracts

By Editors | 08/05/2026

SEBI proposes to extend margin benefits for the early pay-in of commodities to options contracts, aligning them with the existing framework for futures.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Expand Scope of Online Bond Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

SEBI proposes to ease compliance rules and allow online bond platforms to offer financial products regulated by the IFSCA.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Clarifies Tax Rules for ‘Century Trusts’ to Boost Wealth Hub Bid

By Editors | 07/05/2026

An inter-ministerial agreement confirms that certain long-term family trusts will not be subject to gift or inheritance taxes, paving the way for their use.