Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Financial Sector Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2026

The regulator has released a draft prudential standard to harmonise rules, clarify board accountability, and address emerging risks across all regulated industries.

Trading & Investment

HKEX and Kazakhstan’s AIFC in Talks on Dual Listings of Mining Stocks

By Editors | 17/06/2026

Following a high-level visit, Hong Kong and Astana's financial hub are in discussions with mining firms about dual-listing opportunities.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Chinese Consortium to Deepen Pakistan Capital Market Role

By Editors | 17/06/2026

Regulatory approvals from Pakistan's SECP have paved the way for the consortium to increase its investment in market infrastructure and introduce new products.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Finalises Rules to Curb Mis-selling, Dark Patterns

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new directions, effective January 2027, introduce strict norms on customer consent, agent conduct, and deceptive online practices for all regulated entities.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Insurance Regulator Vows Crackdown on Rule-Breakers

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The IA is preparing penalties for firms circumventing rules on commissions and sales practices, its chief executive says.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Taiwan Eases Rules to Funnel Insurer Capital into AI Projects

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

The FSC has amended rules to allow direct investment in national AI initiatives and has raised the cap on private equity fund holdings.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Details New Rules for 17 Weekly Stock Options

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The exchange has detailed new market making rules and participant obligations for 17 new weekly single stock options.

Trading & Investment

RBI Opens Indian Equities to All Foreign Individual Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New rules allow all overseas individuals to invest directly in listed Indian companies, expanding a channel previously limited to NRIs and OCIs.

Trading & Investment

China Adds Savings Bonds to Private Pension Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2026

Regulators have expanded the investment scope for the national private pension scheme to include government savings bonds, aiming to boost participation and product diversity.