Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Eases Curbs on Bank Incentive Bonuses

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The central bank will allow lenders to pay discretionary bonuses based on operating profit, relaxing stricter rules introduced late last year.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

Structural Regulation

KOFIA Launches Forum to Chart 10-Year Capital Market Blueprint

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

An industry-led forum will develop long-term growth strategies and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and tackling the 'Korea Discount'.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Overhauls Executive Pay Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The FSS has finalised rules requiring listed companies to link executive remuneration to corporate performance and provide greater detail on stock-based awards.

Trading & Investment

NZX Launches Equity Index Futures to Boost Market Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

NZX has launched S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures, aiming to provide new hedging tools and attract international investors.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea: K bank to Test Blockchain Infrastructure for Remittances

By Editors | 29/04/2026

Partnership between K bank and Ripple will assess whether blockchain technology can improve the speed, cost-efficiency, and transparency of cross-border payments.

Structural Regulation

BlackRock Launches ASEAN Fund Under MAS’ EQDP Scheme

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

BlackRock launched a new systematic equity fund with a 50 percent Singapore allocation under the regulator's market development programme

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI Widens Reporting Net for Global Rupee Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The RBI finalised rules requiring authorised dealer banks to report their related parties' global over-the-counter INR derivative trades to a central repository.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.