Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

China Appoints ICBC, Standard Bank as Joint RMB Clearing Bank for Africa

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The move establishes the first continent-wide renminbi clearing arrangement, a significant step in promoting the yuan’s international use and deepening China-Africa financial ties.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

BSEC Accuses Brokerage of BDT 1bn Client Fund Embezzlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

A regulatory investigation finds that Salta Capital used fraudulent software to steal client assets, impacting nearly 14,000 investors.

Trading & Investment

Brazil to Issue Landmark Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Mark Johnston | 30/06/2026

The planned CNY 5 billion issuance marks the first by a Latin American sovereign, signalling deepening financial ties and the growing appeal of China’s onshore debt market.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Fundraising Rules to Streamline Board Transfers

By Editors | 30/06/2026

Regulators have amended securities regulations to shorten the review period for capital increases by companies switching between Taiwan's various listing boards.

Payments & Settlements

India’s NPCI to Unify E-Mandate Tracking Across UPI Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The move aims to simplify the management of recurring payments as transaction volumes for the UPI AutoPay feature surge nearly threefold year-on-year.

Structural Regulation

Kalshi Blocks Indian Users Following Prediction Market Ban

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions after the government deemed prediction markets illegal under new online gaming laws.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cathay United Bank Chairman Resigns Amid Governance Scandal

By Editors | 30/06/2026

The resignation follows a conflict-of-interest breach at the bank's asset management arm that has triggered an FSC probe and a multimillion-dollar investor compensation plan.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Outlines Measures to Tackle Penny Stock Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

Regulators are using a multi-pronged strategy of surveillance, enforcement, and delisting rules to combat manipulation and protect investors from market misconduct.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Banks Launch Framework to Support Ageing Population

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

Industry-led initiatives include wider cash access, streamlined estate processes, and new protocols for customers with cognitive decline in a first-for-Asia effort.