Markets & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

China Revises Rules for Service Industry Development Fund

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2026

New measures extend the key central government fund to 2028, expanding its scope to boost consumption and support AI applications.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Crypto Bill Passes Lower House Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A bill to regulate crypto-assets under Japan’s securities law has passed a key committee, paving the way for new investor protections.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers Market Making Framework for Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 12/06/2026

An advisory committee is discussing a framework to introduce market makers to boost liquidity in longer-dated contracts and improve hedging effectiveness for businesses.

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.