Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

    CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Exchange to Compensate Investors After Listing Status Error

    By Mark Johnston | 04/05/2026

    KRX has begun accepting claims and is institutionalising an external committee after a mistaken announcement caused significant investor losses.

    Market Risk

    Japan Intervenes to Prop Up Yen After "Final Warning"

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    Japanese authorities have intervened in currency markets for the first time since 2024, buying yen after repeated warnings to counter speculative selling.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.

    Payments & Settlements

    India UPI Players Urge Curbs on Google, PhonePe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

    A coalition of firms including Amazon and Meta are meeting the NPCI to propose new rules addressing market concentration.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Bank Revises Agent Banking Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 03/05/2026

    The new framework requires banks to submit more detailed monthly data to enhance regulatory oversight and policymaking.

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

    The linkage between Indonesia’s QRIS and Chinese payment systems aims to boost local currency settlement and deepen regional financial integration.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Passes Law Removing Age Cap for BSEC and IDRA Heads

    By Editors | 03/05/2026

    Parliament passed two amendment bills removing the maximum age limits for appointing the heads and members of its securities and insurance regulators.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Proposes Overhaul of Credit Card, Strategic and Reputational Risk Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

    HKMA proposes updates to address modern payment ecosystems, new financial products, and align with the latest international risk management standards.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Introduces Fast-Track Route for Alternative Investment Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    India’s securities regulator has introduced a fast-track mechanism for AIFs, aiming to accelerate fund launches and capital deployment.

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