Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Opens Proposed Foundational Financial Law for Public Consultation

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

A new draft law aims to bring all financial activities under supervision, strengthen Party leadership, and establish a 'bottom-line' mechanism to prevent systemic risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australian Court Fines Mercer Super A$10.3M for Reporting Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

Australia's Federal Court has penalised the superannuation giant for systemic failures in reporting significant breaches and misleading the regulator.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Launches Domestic Carbon Exchange to Drive Net-Zero Goal

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

The emissions trading system begins a pilot phase until 2028, involving over 100 companies and establishing a key pillar of the country's green finance ecosystem.

Clearing & Post-Trade

DTCC Launches 24x5 Clearing for US Equities Market

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2026

DTCC's clearing arm has extended its operating hours, applying central counterparty protection to overnight trades for the first time.

Liquidity Risk

PBOC Debuts Overnight Repo to Manage Short-Term Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

PBOC has launched a new overnight liquidity tool, injecting CNY 300 billion but surprising markets by not disclosing the rate.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Warns Super Trustees Over 'Persistent Failures'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2026

ASIC is calling for immediate action to protect retirement savings after uncovering gaps in how platform trustees monitor risks.

CBDCs

China Proposes Major Overhaul of Central Bank Law

By Mark Johnston | 01/07/2026

The draft law, the first major revision in over two decades, would grant legal status to the digital yuan and formalise a ‘dual-pillar’ policy framework.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indian Bank Union Calls for Curbs on Mis-Selling, Recruitment Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2026

India's largest bank employees' union is urging regulators to address the compulsory selling of third-party products and reform staff recruitment processes.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Mandates Bangla QR for All Merchant Payments

By Editors | 01/07/2026

The central bank's move, effective 1 July, aims to accelerate the country's transition towards a cashless economy and enhance regulatory oversight.