Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    BIS Paper Calls for Public Sector Push to Fix Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    New paper highlights slow speeds and high costs, pointing to APAC initiatives as models for improving global payment systems.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia's ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service Hits 100m-Uses Milestone

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The anti-scam system, part of a broader industry accord, is showing early success in preventing fraudulent and mistaken payments.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia SC and Companies Commission Sign Pact to Boost MSME Funding

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

    The Securities Commission and Companies Commission will share corporate data to expand MSME access to capital markets and strengthen oversight.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes New Tax on Large Superannuation Balances

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    New legislation introduces an additional tax on retirement savings over AUD 3 million and boosts tax offsets for low-income earners.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Senator Seeks Probe into Sovereign Wealth Fund's Investments

    By Editors | 12/03/2026

    The inquiry follows concerns over the fund's PHP 3.64 billion investment in a port operator that was planning to delist.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

    SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

    Trading & Investment

    Hainan FTP Launches First Public Fund for Overseas Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    The move marks a milestone for the free trade port under a new cross-border asset management pilot programme.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Tightens IPO Fund Rules with Special Accounts

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Indonesia's OJK has introduced new rules requiring issuers to hold public offering proceeds in separate bank accounts to improve market transparency.

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