Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Ready for Court Battle Over PSE Director Term Limits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

The SEC is defending its plan to cap broker tenure on the PSE board, a move backed by business groups but opposed by long-serving directors.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Assesses Global Funds Industry as 'Stable', Based on 2024 Data

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Latest IOSCO report finds continued NAV growth in 2024, with relatively stable risk profiles across fund types.

Supervision & Enforcement

India's HDFC Bank Turmoil Tied to Credit Suisse AT1 Losses - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

A mis-selling scandal involving Credit Suisse bonds has triggered a leadership crisis, executive firings, and a share price plunge at HDFC Bank.

Trading & Investment

Korea Launches Tax-Break Accounts to Lure Retail Funds from Abroad

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

New "Return to Domestic Market Accounts" offer major tax incentives but face complex rules and market scepticism.

Structural Regulation

Korea's Two-Tier Kosdaq Plan Sparks Debate on Market Polarisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Supporters see a path to enhanced visibility for 'star' firms, while sceptics warn of deepening divisions and point to the struggles of a previous premium segment.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

Structural Regulation

India Tables Bill to Overhaul Corporate Laws, Empower Audit Regulator

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

The proposed legislation, which aims to empower the audit regulator and ease compliance, has been referred to a parliamentary committee for detailed review.