Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

SFC Chair Calls for Active Stewardship to Counter 'Passive Paradox'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

The SFC chair has called on asset managers to uphold their fiduciary duty, warning that passive investing and institutional silence threaten market discipline.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Seeks to Modernise Technology Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026

The proposed reforms would broaden direct market access, streamline compliance requirements, and consolidate technology and cybersecurity regulations.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Overhaul Financial Sandbox, Add Crypto and Banking Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

The FSC will grant exclusive operating rights earlier and expand the sandbox's scope to foster fintech innovation.

Structural Regulation

New Global Index to Benchmark Fintech Regulation Launched

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2026

Singapore-based not-for-profit and a US foundation launched a new global index to assess and compare fintech regulatory environments.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes to Allow IPO Access for Mainland Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2026

Hong Kong seeking to create new regulated investment channels, including for IPO access, following crackdown on unauthorised cross-border trading.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Authorities Agree 20pc Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

Regulators have agreed a 20 percent ownership limit for crypto exchanges, despite warnings that it could impede the industry’s growth.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Issues Rules for Digital Marketplaces and Payment Fees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2026

The central bank has set out new frameworks for financial institutions operating digital financial marketplaces and for cost-based pricing on electronic fund transfers.

Credit Risk

RBI Overhauls Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026

The overhaul introduces a strengthened governance structure and a more formalised approach to credit planning.

AI Risk & Governance

Tencent and Ant Group Overhaul Super-Apps With AI Agents

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2026

Tencent and Ant Group are overhauling WeChat and Alipay by integrating conversational AI agents that can execute tasks and initiate transactions.