Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Drafts New Rules for Unified Bank Account System

By Editors | 13/05/2026

PBOC is seeking comment on draft rules for its new unified account management system, consolidating regulations and detailing data security requirements.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Mandates Centralised Reporting for Offshore Structured Products

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The regulator has designated a TDCC-operated platform for all reporting and requires issuers to disclose the platform's URL to investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Puts Major Financial Legislation on 2026 Agenda

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The legislative plans signal a major focus on financial stability, market unification, and strengthening foreign-related and supply chain laws.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Accountancy Body Forms Taskforce to Bolster Financial Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

New ISCA taskforce will review Singapore's reporting ecosystem to improve corporate transparency and investor confidence amid a changing regulatory landscape.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Launches Consolidated Digital Reference for Securities Rules

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The new digital resource consolidates two decades of regulatory updates into a single, user-friendly reference to enhance clarity and compliance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Dhaka Stock Exchange Proposes T+1 Settlement, Flags Bank Merger Risks

By Editors | 12/05/2026

The DSE has asked BB to support a move to a T+1 settlement cycle and other reforms, while raising concerns over shareholder protection in a major bank merger.

Trading & Investment

BSE Flags Regulatory Delays as it Eyes Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

BSE has highlighted pending approvals for smart order routing as a barrier to growth while revealing plans to enter the commodity derivatives market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Board Diversity Improves, Conviction Gap Remains: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

Women hold 25.8 percent of board seats at top SGX firms, but a study reveals a need to deepen conviction and strengthen inclusion practices beyond representation.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Sets 30-Day Lag for Educational Use of Market Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

SEBI has resolved conflicting rules by introducing a uniform 30-day delay for the sharing and use of stock price data in educational activities.