Markets & Infrastructure

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.

Operational Risk

GBA Officials Hold Inaugural Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Regulators from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen met to discuss banking, insurance, AI oversight, and consumer protection.

Operational Risk

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Panel Backs Phased FPI Entry Into Commodity Derivatives - Report

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

A regulatory committee has recommended allowing foreign investors into the market, favouring cash-settled, non-agricultural contracts to start.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.