Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

ACGA Praises South Korea’s Corporate Governance Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

An influential investor group has lauded South Korea’s recent corporate governance reforms, including new director duties and disclosures, while urging authorities to maintain momentum.

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.

Structural Regulation

China Finalises Tougher Disclosure Rules for Private Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2026

New rules effective 1 September mandate look-through transparency for complex products, differentiated reporting, and expand liability to custodians and service providers.

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.