Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Considers New Distributor Category to Deepen Debt Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    SEBI aims to replicate the mutual fund distribution model to boost retail participation in bond investments, while also warning against mis-selling risks.

    Data Privacy

    Korean Police Probe Kakao Pay Over Data Transfer to Alipay

    By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2026

    The investigation follows a referral from the FSS, which has already fined Kakao Pay over KRW 12.9 billion for the breaches.

    Structural Regulation

    India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Vows Deeper Reforms After MSCI Index Deletions

    By Editors | 15/05/2026

    OJK frames stock removals as a consequence of a transparency drive, pledging to strengthen governance and liquidity to align with global standards.

    AI Risk & Governance

    KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

    Tokenisation

    Tokenised Collateral Could Unlock Billions, Transform Liquidity: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

    New DTCC white paper outlines how tokenised assets and DLT can reduce liquidity buffers and capital requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Issues New Rules for Conversion of Close-end Mutual Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    The rules will force a unitholder vote on the future of underperforming closed-end funds, requiring them to either convert to open-end schemes or face liquidation.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan Launches First-ever Panda Bond Issuance in Beijing

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

    The yuan-denominated issuance, part of a wider USD 1 billion programme, aims to diversify funding sources and reduce borrowing costs.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Appoints Euronext Veteran Anthony Attia as New CEO

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2026

    ASX has named a new chief with deep European market infrastructure experience to lead its transformation efforts.

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