Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Korea to Open Domestic ETF Market to Foreign Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

Regulators will expand the scope of foreign omnibus accounts to include exchange-traded funds, part of a wider push to globalise the country's capital markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Faces Warnings Over Plan to Ease Corporate Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

The government’s budget plan to double financial reporting thresholds for mid-sized firms has drawn sharp criticism from accountants, who warn of unacceptable economic risks and a lack of consultation.

Trading & Investment

SEBI's Revised Formula Reveals Surge in India's Household Savings

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

A new data-driven methodology shows household savings in securities are significantly higher than previously estimated, driven largely by mutual funds.

Trading & Investment

Zhengzhou Exchange Opens Full Polyester Chain to Global Traders

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2026

The move gives overseas firms direct access to seven key contracts, boosting China’s influence on global polyester pricing and risk management.

Trading & Investment

India to Explore Adding New Asset Classes to Pensions

By Editors | 26/05/2026

The PFRDA is seeking to improve returns and ensure stability for its growing National Pension System subscriber base by considering new investment avenues.

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.