Markets & Infrastructure

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Requires Licensing for Investment-Led Trust Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

    New practice note distinguishes conventional trusts from investment-like products, mandating a capital markets services licence for firms whose primary business is investment.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia's Eftpos to Implement Zero-Surcharge Limit from October 2026

    By Editors | 05/06/2026

    AP+ has confirmed a zero-surcharge limit for eftpos transactions, aligning with the RBA’s broader review.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBA to Launch Broad Review of Payments Regulation, Tackle Quantum Risk

    By Editors | 05/06/2026

    The central bank will consult on new payments rules and system-wide cryptographic standards amid emerging risks from quantum computing.

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