Markets & Infrastructure

Market Risk

China Proposes Overhaul of Bank Deposit and Loan Rate Rules

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2026

Draft rules from the PBOC would give banks more autonomy on penalty loan rates and standardise interest calculations.

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Overhaul National Pension Portal

By Editors | 09/06/2026

Regulators have announced a major revamp of the Integrated Pension Portal to create a more user-centric platform with enhanced product comparison tools.

Market Abuse

Korea Exchange to Bolster Surveillance After Market Rout

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2026

Regulators will intensify inspections for illegal short selling and unfair trading after a market crash highlighted risks from a retail-driven leverage boom.

Market Abuse

China to Further Enhance Regulation of Programme Trading

By Mark Johnston | 09/06/2026

The CSRC will focus on fairness and compliance to prevent market manipulation and the abuse of technological advantages.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Eases Rules for Foreign Investors in Futures Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2026

Taiwan’s futures exchange now allows foreign investors to use offshore accounts for margin payments, aiming to simplify access and reduce costs.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Considers Common Stewardship Platform for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

SEBI is expected to release a consultation paper on a platform to enable collective engagement by mutual funds on corporate governance issues.

Supervision & Enforcement

CSRC Clarifies Stance on Offshore Accounts Amid Broker Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 09/06/2026

Regulators say existing offshore investment accounts will not be forcibly liquidated, following a crackdown that penalised several online brokers.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Forex Swap Windows for Deposits and Foreign Borrowings

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

RBI has introduced two US dollar-rupee swap facilities and exempted certain deposits from reserve requirements to attract foreign currency inflows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

South Korea's Top Court Widens Scope of Illegal Market Definition

By Editors | 09/06/2026

A Supreme Court ruling has found that fake investment websites qualify as unauthorised markets under capital markets law, even without actual trading.