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Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Set to Launch Cross-Sector Misconduct Reference Checks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

A new mandatory reference checking scheme between the banking and insurance sectors will launch in July to prevent individuals with misconduct histories from moving between firms.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes to Expand Central Bank's Information Sharing Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

New regulations will allow the RBA to share protected information with domestic cyber security, border, and debt management agencies.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Investor Protection Fund Rules for Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to align the framework for depositories with that of stock exchanges, allowing the use of fund income for administrative expenses.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Physical Settlement for Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to boost liquidity in illiquid farm contracts by allowing an initial cash-settled phase before mandatory physical delivery.

Structural Regulation

APRA Proposes New Bank Licensing Framework, Scraps RADI Pathway

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

The regulator is consulting on a new, more transparent licensing regime for local banks, introducing legally binding criteria and fixed timelines.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulators Unveils Implementation Plan for Regulatory Reform Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2026

Australian regulators have released an implementation plan with over 50 initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline data collection, and reduce duplication.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Launches Digital Platform for Senior Management Approvals

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The new platform will streamline the appointment process for senior bank roles, with paper-based submissions to be discontinued from 1 October 2026.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes ‘Green Channel’ to Fast-Track AIF Scheme Launches

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to cut the waiting period for new funds to just 10 days and allow immediate launches for accredited investor schemes to accelerate capital deployment.