Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Fundraising Rules to Streamline Board Transfers

By Editors | 30/06/2026

Regulators have amended securities regulations to shorten the review period for capital increases by companies switching between Taiwan's various listing boards.

Payments & Settlements

India’s NPCI to Unify E-Mandate Tracking Across UPI Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The move aims to simplify the management of recurring payments as transaction volumes for the UPI AutoPay feature surge nearly threefold year-on-year.

Structural Regulation

Kalshi Blocks Indian Users Following Prediction Market Ban

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions after the government deemed prediction markets illegal under new online gaming laws.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Cathay United Bank Chairman Resigns Amid Governance Scandal

By Editors | 30/06/2026

The resignation follows a conflict-of-interest breach at the bank's asset management arm that has triggered an FSC probe and a multimillion-dollar investor compensation plan.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Outlines Measures to Tackle Penny Stock Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2026

Regulators are using a multi-pronged strategy of surveillance, enforcement, and delisting rules to combat manipulation and protect investors from market misconduct.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Banks Launch Framework to Support Ageing Population

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

Industry-led initiatives include wider cash access, streamlined estate processes, and new protocols for customers with cognitive decline in a first-for-Asia effort.

Structural Regulation

MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.

Trading & Investment

RBI Proposes Consolidated Rulebook for G-Sec Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

The RBI has released draft directions to streamline government securities trading, consolidate decades of rules, and expand market access.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IFC Rejects Ombudsman Findings on Cambodia Microfinance Harm

By Manesh Samtani | 29/06/2026

The IFC has dismissed findings of policy breaches and borrower harm, triggering the resignation of the head of its watchdog.