Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

RBA Demands Faster Implementation of Governance Enhancements for RITS

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

Australia’s high-value payment system faces scrutiny over governance and risk management, with the central bank highlighting slow progress on key reforms.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Secures Backing for Maiden Panda Bond Sale

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

Finance minister secures fast-track approval from Beijing for a planned USD 1 billion issuance aimed at diversifying funding and reducing reliance on the US dollar.

Structural Regulation

OECD Urges Asia to Bolster Market Resilience and Governance

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

New report highlights market resilience and record fundraising but points to persistent valuation discounts, weak governance, and emerging crypto risks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

New ASIC Chair Warns Banks on Systemic Failures, Scams and AI Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

New ASIC Chair Sarah Court has warned banks against 'bungling the basics' while outlining key enforcement priorities including scams, financial hardship and AI governance.

Alternative Markets

Australia Proposes New Capital Gains Tax Concession for Startups

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2026

The Treasury has opened consultation on a new tax break for investors in innovative start-ups, designed to run alongside broader capital gains tax reforms set to begin in 2027.

Cybersecurity

IOSCO Report Finds SupTech No Longer Experimental, But Adoption Uneven

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

Global survey finds regulators are integrating technology into core supervision, but face significant funding, skills, and cybersecurity challenges.

Trading & Investment

Guangzhou Exchange to Open Lithium Contracts to Foreign Traders

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

Guangzhou Futures Exchange will allow international participation in its lithium carbonate futures and options from 3 July.

Market Data & Technology

China Launches Interbank Data Repository in Shanghai

By Mark Johnston | 19/06/2026

A new entity has opened in Shanghai to centralise and analyse high-frequency trading data, aiming to enhance macro-prudential management and market supervision.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Expands Scrutiny of Superannuation Lead Generation

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The regulator has named an additional 19 entities as part of its ongoing review into practices that encourage consumers to switch super funds, bringing the total to 63.