Markets & Infrastructure

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Aligns UPI Credit Rules with Traditional Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

    The RBI mandated that the nature of a loan, not its delivery channel, determines its regulatory treatment, closing a regulatory arbitrage opportunity.

    CBDCs

    EU Lawmakers Advance Digital Euro, Setting Stage for Final Talks

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

    The move aims to bolster monetary sovereignty and sets a global precedent for CBDC design, privacy, and financial stability safeguards.

    Market Data & Technology

    RBA Paper Proposes Design Changes to Bolster SOFIA Benchmark

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2026

    Research from Australia's central bank recommends mandatory exclusion of related-party trades and wider trimming to improve the new reference rate.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea to Enforce Sweeping Delisting Reforms From July

    By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

    Hundreds of firms face delisting risk under accelerated new rules, sparking shareholder backlash over a lack of preparation time.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE India, Bharat Metal Exchange Partner on Metal Derivatives

    By Editors | 25/06/2026

    The collaboration aims to create new hedging tools and boost participation in response to growing industrial demand and price volatility.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Proposes Major Overhaul of Public Offering Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2026

    The SEC has issued draft rules for comment that would create separate disclosure regimes for debt and equity, and introduce frameworks for mid-market issuers and MTN programmes.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Identifies Gaps in Implementation of Accountability Regime

    By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

    Responsibility maps at credit firms and savings banks suffer from over-concentrated duties and persistent governance weaknesses.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong and Fujian Deepen Financial Cooperation, Support Listings

    By Editors | 25/06/2026

    The two sides will assist Fujian enterprises to list in Hong Kong and enhance cross-border capital flows.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Misses MSCI Watchlist Despite Ongoing Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2026

    MSCI acknowledged recent progress but said significant barriers around foreign ownership and currency access remain unresolved.

    Market Abuse

    Dhaka Exchange Revives Real-Time Trade Halts to Curb Manipulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

    The move follows a directive from the securities regulator and has been linked to a recent sharp fall in the market.

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