Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNK Busan Bank Refunds Overcharged Loan Interest After FSS Probe

    By Editors | 31/10/2025

    The lender incorrectly calculated additional interest rates on thousands of loans, prompting a consumer protection warning from the FSS.

    Trading & Investment

    India: HDFC Bank Executives Placed on Leave for Bond Mis-selling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    HDFC Bank is investigating claims that customers were mis-sold Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds, following compliance lapses flagged by Dubai’s financial regulator.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Seeks Relaxation of Digital Bank Ownership Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The central bank has asked the Finance Ministry to ease shareholding limits for digital bank investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Mandates Phased Overhaul of Key Financial Market Indices

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    SEBI has set new eligibility criteria for key financial indices, mandating phased changes to be completed by March 2026.

    Cryptocurrency

    DBS, Goldman Complete First-ever Interbank Crypto Options Trade

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The transaction marks growing maturity of digital asset markets as banks adopt traditional finance risk standards into the crypto ecosystem.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC to Finalise Major Market Reforms Within Two Months

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The BSEC and Dhaka Stock Exchange are pushing parallel reforms, from faster IPOs to stricter governance rules, to revive market confidence and expand funding options for businesses.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka to Regulate Financial Planners, Proposes ‘Portfolio for Everyone’ Initiative

    By Mark Johnston | 31/10/2025

    Regulator aims to professionalise personal financial advice and introduce a mass investment scheme via the 2026 budget.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    India ICAI Revamps Code of Ethics to Strengthen Audit Independence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The new code introduces stricter independence requirements, ESG-related standards, and enhanced guidance for professionals in assurance and non-assurance roles.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia to Establish New Financial Reporting Body

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2025

    A new body to be called “External Reporting Australia” will replace the AASB, AUASB, and FRC to create a more flexible standard-setting framework.

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