Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SGX Board Diversity Improves, Conviction Gap Remains: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

Women hold 25.8 percent of board seats at top SGX firms, but a study reveals a need to deepen conviction and strengthen inclusion practices beyond representation.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Sets 30-Day Lag for Educational Use of Market Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

SEBI has resolved conflicting rules by introducing a uniform 30-day delay for the sharing and use of stock price data in educational activities.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to New Rules for Open Market Buybacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

SEBI proposes reintroducing open-market buybacks, shortening execution timelines, and easing compliance burdens by making merchant banker appointments optional.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Urges Brokers to Curb Risk and Boost Venture Funding

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The regulator has criticised the ‘me-too’ strategies and windfall profits, while announcing plans to expand SME-focused brokers and support for venture exit markets.

Payments & Settlements

SBV Drafts Rules for Foreign Bank Correspondent Accounts

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The central bank has proposed amendments to allow foreign credit institutions to use local accounts for international payment services.

Structural Regulation

Korea Urged to Ease Card Regulations to Boost Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

Academics argue that Korea's strict leverage and business scope rules put domestic card firms at a disadvantage against big tech and hurt consumers.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Standardise Bank Fees for Retail, SME Customers

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The central bank is finalising new rules to cap fees on a range of basic banking services, aiming to reflect lower digital-era costs.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes

By Editors | 11/05/2026

HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.

Payments & Settlements

India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.