Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

New Zealand Regulator Selects Marex for OTC Electricity Platform

By Editors | 26/05/2026

New Zealand’s Electricity Authority has appointed Marex to launch an over-the-counter trading platform to enhance transparency and liquidity in the electricity derivatives market.

Market Abuse

China Probes Firms and Funds Amid AI Stock Frenzy

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2026

Stock exchanges are asking listed companies and fund managers to justify valuations and clarify their actual involvement with AI technology.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Mandates Same-Name Rule for Card-to-Mobile Money Transfers

By Editors | 26/05/2026

The central bank is rolling out stricter controls, including a 24-hour cooling-off period, to combat a rising wave of digital payment fraud.

Data Privacy

BNM Details Plans to Implement Open Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

The Open Finance framework is designed to replace fragmented data sharing with a centralised, consent-driven system.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia to Offer Tax Incentives for 40% Free Float

By Editors | 26/05/2026

The finance ministry is preparing tax reductions for listed firms that increase their public share float, aiming to boost market liquidity and integrity.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Flags Tougher Scrutiny for ASX Amid Leadership Change

By Editors | 26/05/2026

ASIC has signalled it will intensify its oversight of ASX, emphasising the critical national importance of its infrastructure as a new CEO prepares to take over.

Cryptocurrency

Polymarket Prepares to Lobby for Japan Market Approval

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

The prediction market platform is reportedly preparing a multi-year lobbying effort to have its products authorised, targeting government approval by 2030.

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Sets Three-Year Limit for Suspended Issuers

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

SGX RegCo will delist suspended companies that fail to resolve underlying issues and resume trading within a three-year timeframe.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Disclosure Case Against Software Firm Nuix

By Editors | 25/05/2026

ASIC has filed an appeal against a Federal Court decision that dismissed its case alleging continuous disclosure breaches and misleading conduct.