Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

ASIC Revises Benchmark and Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The updated guide builds on a framework that was established over ten years ago in response to the collapse of Trio Capital, which had invested in overseas hedge funds.

Structural Regulation

Australia Mulls New Rules to Protect Superannuation for Family Violence Victims

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Treasury is consulting on new powers for superannuation trustees, including the ability to override binding nominations, to prevent perpetrators receiving death benefits.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Vows Sweeping Capital Market Reforms and Tougher Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

CSRC chairman Wu Qing outlined plans to ease listing rules for innovative firms, crack down on fraud, and enhance investor protection to bolster market confidence.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ Court Fines CBA-Owned ASB Bank for Overcharging Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The court found that prolonged system and process failures led to thousands of customers being overcharged for banking and insurance products.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

Trading & Investment

KRX Weighs Delaying Trading-hours Reform After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/03/2026

Korea Exchange is considering postponing the planned extension of its trading hours after securities firms and labour unions cite insufficient preparation time.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Issues Warning About Misleading ETF Advertisements

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The regulator outlined five key points ETF investors must verify such as investment risks, fee structures, marketing claims and the accuracy of performance information.

Credit Risk

China Escalates Consumer Lending Crackdown, Widens Scope to Banks

By Editors | 06/03/2026

Regulators are enforcing stricter rate caps beyond micro-lenders to the entire consumer loan market, accelerating a consolidation favouring major tech platforms.

Credit Risk

FSS Korea Directs Firms to Bolster Private Credit Fund Risk Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

Regulator warns of risk underestimation and information opacity as retail exposure to overseas private credit funds surges 3.2 times.