Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Japan Consults on Revisions to Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

The draft code, now open for public comment, aims to shift focus from short-term returns to long-term value creation.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan FSA Expands Prudential Fraud Probe to Domestic Parent Entity

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The regulator will conduct an on-site inspection of Prudential Holdings of Japan, examining supervisory failures linked to a decades-long fraud.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Opens Term Money Market to Non-Banks to Deepen Liquidity

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The RBI will allow non-bank lenders and corporates to access the uncollateralised term money market to improve policy transmission.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korean Regulators Target Unfair Clauses in Financial Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Joint briefing signals a push for stronger internal controls and pre-emptive action by financial firms to protect consumers from disadvantageous terms.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Proposes Overhaul of MSME Receivables Financing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

Draft directions aim to simplify MSME onboarding, streamline capital norms, and harmonise the regulatory framework for TReDS platforms.

Cryptocurrency

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Structural Regulation

FTSE Russell Maintains Indonesia Stock Status Amid Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

FTSE Russell postponed its March 2026 review for Indonesia, citing uncertainty from ongoing reforms by financial regulators.