Markets & Infrastructure

Liquidity Risk

RBI Proposes Linking Bulk Deposit Rates to Liquidity Risk

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The central bank aims to give lenders greater pricing flexibility for large deposits while mandating stricter daily transparency on all interest rates.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Shanghai INE Launches Overseas Delivery with TSR 20 Futures

By Editors | 08/06/2026

The exchange has amended its delivery rules to permit overseas physical delivery, aiming to deepen the internationalisation of China's futures market.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong to Inject Additional Capital into Sovereign Fund HKIC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation will receive a capital injection and lead the establishment of a new offshore yuan fund for strategic industries.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches MYR 50m Scheme to Boost SME Listings

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The new programme offers subsidised financing and capacity building to prepare 200 high-potential SMEs for IPOs on Bursa Malaysia by 2030.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The proposed legislation will introduce a holding company supervision regime, strengthen enforcement powers, and simplify the city’s three-tier banking system.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Halves Bank Fines for ELS Mis-selling to KRW 600 Billion

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The FSS drastically cut penalties for five major banks after a rare intervention by the FSC, boosting bank shares and easing balance sheet concerns.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Launches Initiative to Train Consumer Protection Specialists

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

Regulators and major financial firms have signed an MOU to enhance employee training and embed a consumer-centric culture.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Launches Enhanced Mystery Shopping Exercise for High-Risk Products

By Editors | 08/06/2026

The regulator is targeting major banks and securities firms following massive ELS losses, with a new focus on sales practices for vulnerable investors.

Trading & Investment

SFC Expands L&I Product Scope to Cover Hong Kong Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The move allows for leveraged and inverse products based on single Hong Kong stocks, but comes with enhanced investor safeguards.