Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Three-Tier Banking Structure to Boost Rural Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

The draft guidelines introduce new categories for banking correspondents, overhaul remuneration rules, and tighten governance to enhance financial inclusion.

Payments & Settlements

MAS to Review GIRO Payment System Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The review follows recent erroneous deductions and will consider new user-set limits, enhanced transaction monitoring, and stricter due diligence on billers.

Market Data & Technology

Bursa Malaysia Overhauls Investor Data, Revealing Larger Retail Share

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The first major reclassification since 2008 provides greater clarity on market participation, driven by the surge in digital brokerage accounts.

Tokenisation

Japan FSA Backs Interbank Settlement Trial Using Tokenised Deposits

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

FSA will support a proof-of-concept testing on-chain settlement models for tokenised deposits involving multiple banks.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Advances Merger of State Asset Managers in IDR 2.7 Trillion Deal

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund is consolidating the investment units of four state lenders in a deal pending regulatory approval.

Trading & Investment

RBI Maintains Existing FPI Caps on Debt Investments, Lifts Absolute Limit

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The RBI has maintained percentage limits for foreign investment in government and corporate debt while raising the overall ceiling on market growth.

Structural Regulation

Japan Launches New Asset Management Body, Plans Supervisory Bureau

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

A new association has launched for Japan's asset management industry, as regulators plan a new supervisory bureau to bolster the 'asset management nation' goal.

Structural Regulation

Japan's Revised Corporate Governance Code Approved by Expert Panel

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Listed firms will be urged to use resources for R&D and human capital, with new governance reports due by July 2027.

Structural Regulation

Korea Enforces Shareholder Reporting for Large Unlisted Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

The regulator has reminded large unlisted companies to report controlling shareholder stakes or face penalties, including executive dismissal recommendations.