Markets & Infrastructure

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Hong Kong to Standardise Calculation Periods for Derivatives Clearing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

    Regulators will implement permanent calculation periods for the mandatory clearing obligation, following strong industry consensus for a more efficient framework.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Vows Market Overhaul with New BSEC Leadership

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

    The new leadership plans to tackle market manipulation, simplify regulations, and introduce incentives to attract quality listings and restore investor confidence.

    KYC & CDD

    Hong Kong Grapples With China's Cross-Border Finance Crackdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

    Regulators are closing loopholes for offshore investing, prompting a rush for in-person account openings and a chill among private banks.

    Trading & Investment

    China QDII Quota Shortage Prompts Widespread Fund Restrictions

    By Editors | 07/06/2026

    Nearly half of China's overseas-focused funds have curbed inflows as managers exhaust their regulatory quotas amid surging demand for offshore assets.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Issues Rules Capping Upfront Commissions for Insurance Sales

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/06/2026

    The HKMA has introduced phased rules to cap upfront commissions for banks and their staff selling participating insurance policies.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Taps State Firm to Coordinate Overseas Mining Deals

    By Mark Johnston | 07/06/2026

    China's NDRC is centralising oversight of foreign mining investments, using a new state-owned firm to manage geopolitical risk and secure resources.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Hong Kong AFRC Pledges to Bolster Expertise, Explore AI Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2026

    The audit regulator has accepted recommendations to hire specialists in emerging risk areas and enhance case-handling efficiency.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Partners with Turkish University on Islamic Finance

    By Editors | 07/06/2026

    The partnership aims to strengthen global thought leadership on Maqasid al-Shariah principles and reinforce Malaysia’s position in Islamic finance.

    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.

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