Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.

Operational Risk

RBI Launches 'Mission Saksham' for Co-operative Bank Capacity Building

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

India's central bank has launched a nationwide training initiative to enhance governance, compliance and operational resilience across the urban co-operative banking sector.

Structural Regulation

China Proposes First Major Overhaul of State-Owned Enterprise Asset Law

By Mark Johnston | 30/04/2026

A draft revision aims to modernise corporate governance, strengthen supervision, and bring government investment funds under the law's scope for the first time.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate

By Editors | 30/04/2026

SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Bolster Bank Governance and Director Independence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

The FSS has signed a pact with regional banking groups to enhance outside director training and oversight.

Trading & Investment

RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal

By Editors | 29/04/2026

India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

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.