Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.

Cybersecurity

New Zealand FMA Releases Data Revealing Digital Surge in Advice Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

Regulatory returns data released by the FMA shows a 10 percent rise in financial advice providers and a 90 percent jump in the number of clients receiving digital advice.

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.