Markets & Infrastructure

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Trading & Investment

China, Hong Kong Regulators Meet to Discuss Deepening of Connect Schemes

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Top officials discuss deepening capital market integration and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.

Structural Regulation

RBI Finalises New Regulatory and Classification Framework for NBFCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The new rules exempt smaller, non-public-facing firms from registration and introduce a formal exit path, effective from 1 July.

Structural Regulation

Australia's FAAA Seeks Overhaul of 'Financial Adviser' Classification

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

An industry body has urged the national statistics agency to differentiate between retail and wholesale advisers, citing significant regulatory and educational differences that impact policy data.

Data Privacy

China Overhauls Rules for Online Fundraising, Banning Commercial Ads

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

New measures introduce stricter governance, operational requirements, and data retention rules for platforms facilitating charitable donations and personal appeals.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Consults on Draft Vision for Account-to-Account Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Industry roundtable released a draft strategic vision for A2A payments, seeking feedback on long-term objectives and system characteristics to guide future development.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Operationalises Performance Verification Body for Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

The regulator has set a 4 May start date for its new verification agency, which will validate the performance claims of investment advisers and algo traders.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam Drafts New Forex Rules for Foreign Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

The draft circular aims to ease procedural rules for foreign investors while strengthening the central bank's oversight of capital flows.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Survey: Margin for Non-Cleared Derivatives Hits USD 1.6 Trillion

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

The total amount of margin collected by leading firms rose 9.3 percent in 2025, with a notable shift away from cash toward other securities as collateral.