Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Chair: Hong Kong Must Become a ‘Value Platform’, Not Just a Listing Venue

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

    The chair of SFC has called on listed companies to improve governance and investor relations to address market imbalances and build long-term trust.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Banks Oppose RBI’s Proposed Payment Delay Threshold

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

    The industry is pushing back on a central bank proposal to delay online transfers over INR 10,000, arguing the limit is too low.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Eases Single-Issuer Limit for Unit Investment Trust Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2026

    The BSP has raised the exposure limit for unit investment trust funds to give fund managers greater flexibility and help develop local capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Outgoing ASIC Chair Urges Law Reform to Revive Capital Markets

    By Editors | 28/05/2026

    Departing chair Joe Longo has warned that Australia’s complex regulations are stifling innovation and deterring public listings, calling for fundamental reform.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea to Halve Audit Cycle in Accounting Fraud Crackdown

    By Editors | 28/05/2026

    Financial regulators will slash the audit cycle for listed firms to combat accounting fraud and enable swifter delisting of struggling companies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NSE India Bans YES Securities from Onboarding New Clients

    By Editors | 28/05/2026

    The stock exchange has also fined the YES Bank subsidiary a total of INR 200,000 for passing on margin-related penalties to its clients.

    Credit Risk

    Korean Regulators to Conduct 'Frequent Monitoring' of Private Credit Exposures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2026

    Regulators have announced enhanced monitoring of the rapidly growing asset class, citing global concerns, but assess the current risk to the financial system as manageable.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NSE Partners With Steel Federation to Develop Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 28/05/2026

    The exchange will work with a steel industry body to design and launch new exchange-traded products for risk management in the country's growing steel sector.

    Trading & Investment

    TAIFEX to Refine Tick Sizes for High-Priced Stock Futures

    By Editors | 28/05/2026

    The exchange is amending its rules for single stock futures to create a more granular pricing structure, aiming to reduce trading costs and improve efficiency.

    Tokenisation

    Project Agora Finds No Legal Barriers to Tokenised Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

    BIS-led project involving seven central banks has concluded its prototype for tokenised payments is compatible with existing legal frameworks.

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