Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Defers Capital and Operational Rules for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI has extended compliance deadlines for new net worth, liquid net worth, and business segregation rules, citing industry feedback on operational challenges

Cryptocurrency

Philippine Regulators Clarify Rules for Binance Sandbox Entry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The BSP has stated that global crypto exchange Binance and its local partner lack a VASP licence, despite receiving approval to test services in the SEC's sandbox.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Bank Issues Framework for Alternative Trade Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The central bank has issued new guidelines to encourage the use of open account, supply chain finance and other mechanisms alongside traditional letters of credit.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Issues Draft Rules on Lifting Ban on Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The SEC has released revised draft rules to lift a moratorium on online lending platforms, proposing higher capital requirements and stronger consumer protection measures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Warns Insurers on Sales Incentives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The FMA has outlined its expectations for managing 'soft commissions' under the CoFI regime, warning of potential enforcement action for non-compliance.

Structural Regulation

KRX Proposes New Delisting Rules for Single-Stock ETPs After Volatility

By Editors | 12/06/2026

The move follows significant price distortions in newly launched products and aims to remove ETPs linked to thinly traded underlying assets.

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.