Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

HKEX Reportedly Reviewing Volatility Control Mechanism

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

The review could see an expansion in the number of covered stocks and changes to monitoring periods and trigger thresholds.

Emerging Prudential Risks

ASEAN+3 to Bolster Financial Safety Net Amid Rising Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

Ministers and governors have endorsed a roadmap for a paid-in capital structure for the CMIM and new work on cross-border digital payments.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for Listed Securitisations

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

Regulator seeks to align norms with the central bank, proposing to allow single-asset securitisations for RBI-regulated entities to boost market growth.

Trading & Investment

China Kicks Off Fund Benchmark Overhaul with First Batch of 195 Funds

By Mark Johnston | 05/05/2026

The first of four planned waves sees twelve firms revise fund contracts, linking manager pay more closely to benchmark performance.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand's FMA Consults on Related Party Transaction Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

Draft paper clarifies FMA's expectations for managed investment schemes under existing conduct laws, focusing on substance over form.

Payments & Settlements

ASEAN+3 to Deepen Dialogue on Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The new process will focus on retail and wholesale payment linkages, while addressing regulatory fragmentation and stablecoin risks.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Publishes Paper for Navigating ISO 20022 Migration Journey

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2026

Although Swift has retired legacy MT payment messages, some market infrastructures have not yet fully adopted ISO 20022 for cross-border payments.

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Amendments to Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2026

The Treasury has released draft rules to align its Pillar Two implementation with recent OECD guidance, including extending transitional safe harbour provisions.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Proposes Launch of Insurance Competency Framework

By Editors | 05/05/2026

New paper outlines a blueprint to tackle talent shortages, proposing a new professional framework and pathways for mid-career entrants.