Markets & Infrastructure

Supervision & Enforcement

Nippon Life India Arm to Settle Yes Bank AT-1 Bond Case: Report

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The settlement with SEBI will see the majority of funds returned directly to investors who suffered losses from the high-risk bonds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes New Rules for Handling Unpaid Client Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

SEBI has issued draft rules to streamline processes, clarify timelines, and provide flexibility for brokers handling client assets.

Market Data & Technology

ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

UK Finalises First Phase of Senior Managers Accountability Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

UK regulators confirmed immediate changes to streamline the accountability regime, as the government paves the way for more fundamental reforms.

Payments & Settlements

US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

Structural Regulation

India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

By Editors | 28/04/2026

NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Add 17 Weekly Stock Option Classes in June

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The expansion will almost double HKEX's short-dated options offerings, responding to strong investor demand for more flexible, short-term risk management tools.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Mandates Digital Filing for Share Buybacks, Issues New Forms

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

The FSC is streamlining corporate reporting by mandating electronic filings for treasury stock programmes and issuing revised templates, effective from 1 May.

Structural Regulation

NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.