Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CA ANZ Targets Major Firms with Reviews Amid KPMG Ethics Scandal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The accounting body has launched targeted reviews into major firms and is advocating for legislative reform to strengthen whistleblower protections.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong, Indonesia and China Ink Local Currency Settlement Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A new framework will allow direct settlement in offshore yuan and rupiah for trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Revised Counterparty Credit Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The proposed rules update the long-delayed SA-CCR framework, introducing new requirements for derivatives exposures and CCP capital treatment.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Proposes Easing Executive Pay Disclosure Rules for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI is proposing a shift from individual name-wise salary disclosures to consolidated reporting for AMC executives.

Trading & Investment

SFC Chair Urges Chinese Asset Managers to Leverage Hong Kong for Global Growth

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

The SFC has set out key expectations for mainland asset managers, focusing on overseas expansion, innovation, and quality-led growth to serve the real economy.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China’s New Regulator Vows to Prevent ‘Blow-Ups’, Tackle Risks

By Mark Johnston | 11/06/2026

New chief Ding Xiangqun has outlined priorities, targeting risks in small banks, property, and local government debt, while vowing to curb disorderly competition.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Gives Green Light for Banks to Join China's CIPS

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The regulator has signalled no policy objections for commercial banks wishing to integrate with the CIPS network to reduce US dollar reliance.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Officials Reassure on China’s Capital Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary and exchange chief have clarified that China’s regulatory actions target illegal investments, with approved channels remaining robust and set for expansion.

Payments & Settlements

Sri Lanka Mandates Faster Conversion of Export Proceeds

By Editors | 11/06/2026

The central bank has tightened foreign exchange rules, cutting the mandatory conversion timeline for exporters from 90 to 30 days.