Markets & Infrastructure

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Scrutinising Toss After KRW 2.1 Billion Payment Glitch

By Editors | 07/06/2026

The FSS has ordered system fixes and may conduct an on-site inspection following a major duplicate payment error.

Trading & Investment

India Scraps Bond Taxes, Eases Curbs to Lure Foreign Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

India has eliminated taxes on bond gains and interest for foreign investors and relaxed market access rules in a coordinated push to attract capital.

CBDCs

China Steps Up Digital Yuan Push with New Bank Incentives

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2026

The central bank is expanding the e-CNY’s use in domestic payments and cross-border trade, but faces significant hurdles to widespread adoption.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes New Market-Making Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The bourse has released draft rules for public comment, aiming to boost liquidity by expanding market-making beyond ETFs.

Structural Regulation

India Tightens Silver Import Regime to Ease Pressure on Rupee

By Editors | 05/06/2026

The government has moved silver imports to a ‘restricted’ category, requiring specific authorisation to curb record-level shipments and ease currency pressure.

Trading & Investment

HKMA Exploring External Managers for Exchange Fund Mandate - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The HKMA is reportedly seeking external managers for a potential S&P 500 allocation, demanding a low-tracking-error approach and warning of strict performance oversight.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Indonesia Passes Law Expanding BI Mandate, Granting Lawmaker Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2026

New law adds a growth objective for the central bank and introduces binding parliamentary recommendations, raising concerns over monetary policy independence.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Continuing to Face Protests Over Leadership Change at Islami Bank

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2026

Bangladesh Bank is standing firm on a controversial chairman appointment at the country's largest Islamic lender, despite street protests and clashes with police.

Trading & Investment

India's Conservative Derivatives Rules Deter Global Investors - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

Foreign investors and market experts are calling for an overhaul of rules they say are misaligned with global standards and raise trading costs.