Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Details Plan to Become APAC Gold Trading Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The plan focuses on new products, market infrastructure, and central bank services to capture growing investor demand for bullion.

Trading & Investment

China Directs Smaller Banks to Use Centralised Bond Trading Systems

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

Authorities have instructed some smaller banks to stop using over-the-counter platforms for proprietary bond trading in a move to tighten market oversight.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Tokenisation

Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.

KYC & CDD

India's PFRDA Widens Pension Distribution Network to Fintechs, Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2026

The move aims to expand the reach of the NPS by allowing a broader range of entities to act as agents under existing rules.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Woos Central Banks for Gold Hub Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

The city is inviting Belt and Road nations to a new government-run clearing system in a bid to challenge London.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong IA Targets Agent Conduct with New Accountability Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

The regulator's latest review introduces commission spreading requirements, holds senior agents accountable for their teams, and warns on social media use.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOK Flags Stability Risks from Geopolitics, Domestic Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

BOK has assessed the financial system as stable but warns of latent risks from market volatility and structural weaknesses.