Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Mandates 'All-In' Cost Disclosure to Combat Predatory Personal Loans

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

New rules from the NFRA and PBOC will force lenders to reveal the total annualised cost of loans, ending hidden fees.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Revamps Credit Card Rules, Doubles Loan Limits

By Editors | 17/03/2026

New guidelines introduce higher credit limits and stricter rules on risk management, consumer protection, and security to support a cashless economy.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Financial Adviser Education Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

The new framework would replace the requirement for a specific approved degree with a more flexible, subject-based model.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for Credit Rating Agencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The new consultation paper outlines stricter withdrawal protocols, enhanced record-keeping mandates, and transparency requirements for private and unsolicited ratings within GIFT City.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Overhauls Fund Disclosure Rules to Emphasise Long-Term Value

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

New CSRC guidelines mandate the disclosure of investor profitability ratios and stock turnover rates to tackle short-termism.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Set to Implement Reforms to Hire Purchase Framework

By Editors | 17/03/2026

New rules effective 1 June will mandate a reducing balance method and introduce goodwill discounts for existing loan holders.