Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Launches Action Plan to Bolster Private Sector Protections

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2026

The plan focuses on improving financing access, ensuring fair competition, and strengthening legal frameworks for private enterprises in the country.

Structural Regulation

India Forms Committee to Scrutinise Corporate Law Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2026

A joint parliamentary committee will examine a bill proposing to decriminalise offences, ease compliance burdens, and bolster India’s corporate governance framework.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Indonesia Decision to Centralise Commodity Exports Rattles Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2026

A new state-owned enterprise will control key exports, a move the government says will curb tax evasion but which has sparked fears of a monopoly and roiled markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

SEBI Proposes Allowing Third-Party Payments in Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2026

SEBI is consulting on proposals to permit payroll-linked investments, unit-based commissions, and donations through MFs.

Structural Regulation

UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Details Four-Pronged Strategy to Bolster Offshore Yuan Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2026

Hong Kong has detailed a comprehensive strategy to enhance yuan liquidity, product diversity, and financial infrastructure, while expanding outreach to emerging markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Set to Launch New Gold Clearing House By July

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

Hong Kong is set to launch a new gold clearing system by July, as officials outline a strategy to use the precious metal and a unified regulatory approach to bridge conventional and digital finance.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Tables Bill for OECD Crypto Tax Reporting Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

The new legislation will require crypto-asset service providers to report transaction information to tax authorities starting in 2027.

Structural Regulation

Schroders to Exit Wholly-Owned China Fund Business

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

The UK asset manager is transferring its onshore mutual funds to Neuberger Berman and seeking a buyer for its licence.