Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Vows Deeper Reforms After MSCI Index Deletions

By Editors | 15/05/2026

OJK frames stock removals as a consequence of a transparency drive, pledging to strengthen governance and liquidity to align with global standards.

AI Risk & Governance

KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

Tokenisation

Tokenised Collateral Could Unlock Billions, Transform Liquidity: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

New DTCC white paper outlines how tokenised assets and DLT can reduce liquidity buffers and capital requirements.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Issues New Rules for Conversion of Close-end Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The rules will force a unitholder vote on the future of underperforming closed-end funds, requiring them to either convert to open-end schemes or face liquidation.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Launches First-ever Panda Bond Issuance in Beijing

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

The yuan-denominated issuance, part of a wider USD 1 billion programme, aims to diversify funding sources and reduce borrowing costs.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Euronext Veteran Anthony Attia as New CEO

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2026

ASX has named a new chief with deep European market infrastructure experience to lead its transformation efforts.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Banks Call for Reforms to Ease NPL, Liquidity Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The industry body warned the central bank that a new resolution act could allow controversial figures to reclaim troubled lenders, undermining public confidence.