Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

India UPI Players Urge Curbs on Google, PhonePe

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

A coalition of firms including Amazon and Meta are meeting the NPCI to propose new rules addressing market concentration.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Revises Agent Banking Reporting Framework

By Editors | 03/05/2026

The new framework requires banks to submit more detailed monthly data to enhance regulatory oversight and policymaking.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

The linkage between Indonesia’s QRIS and Chinese payment systems aims to boost local currency settlement and deepen regional financial integration.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Passes Law Removing Age Cap for BSEC and IDRA Heads

By Editors | 03/05/2026

Parliament passed two amendment bills removing the maximum age limits for appointing the heads and members of its securities and insurance regulators.

Credit Risk

HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Introduces Fast-Track Route for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

India’s securities regulator has introduced a fast-track mechanism for AIFs, aiming to accelerate fund launches and capital deployment.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Finalises Rules for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

MAS and SGX have confirmed a raft of rule changes to align with US standards, paving the way for the new board's launch in mid-2026.

Credit Risk

China Intensifies Pressure on Credit Rating Agencies Over Inflated Ratings

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Regulators have held a series of meetings with domestic and foreign rating agencies to address rating quality issues in the country's bond market.

Data Privacy

Japan’s FSA Orders MetLife to Report on Data Breach Scandal

By Editors | 01/05/2026

The regulator has demanded a full report from MetLife Japan after its seconded employees improperly took customer data from several partner banks.