Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

Sri Lanka SEC Secured Record Settlement in 2025 Enforcement Drive

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The securities regulator has stepped up enforcement actions under the new SEC Act, collecting over LKR 200 million in disclosed penalties for market misconduct.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Takes Action on Finfluencers Promoting Unlicensed Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/06/2026

A regulatory task force has ordered content takedowns and issued new guidance for financial influencers, with formal regulations expected to be established soon.

Payments & Settlements

China, Myanmar to Operationalise Direct CNY-Kyat Settlement

By Editors | 22/06/2026

The two nations have agreed to operationalise a direct currency settlement mechanism as part of a broader push to deepen economic and strategic cooperation.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Industry Body to Provide Support to Low Liquidity Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2026

The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies is urging listing rule changes and has formed a new committee to help struggling firms.

Payments & Settlements

India: Industry Body Urges Reforms to Boost Rupee, GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

ASSOCHAM has called on the government and central bank to enhance GIFT City and address key gaps in the rupee trade settlement framework.

Cybersecurity

US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

By Editors | 22/06/2026

The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

Trading & Investment

FIA Seeks Safeguards in SEBI’s New Options Strike Price Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

FIA has backed SEBI's plan for dynamic options strikes but is calling for key safeguards and harmonised standards.

Structural Regulation

US Launches Major Review of Swaps Definitions and Data Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

The SEC and CFTC are seeking industry feedback on harmonising derivatives rules to address market innovation and data complexity.

Trading & Investment

KRX Delays Pre-market Launch to 2027 Amid Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The Korea Exchange will launch its after-hours session in September but has postponed the pre-market opening, citing IT burdens and industry concerns.