Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SFC Tightens IPO Underwriter Scrutiny, Causing Hiring Delays - Reports

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The SFC has intensified checks on IPO underwriters, citing poor submission quality and creating recruitment challenges for brokerages.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

Trading & Investment

DBS Announces China Approval of Bond Underwriting Licence

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The licence allows DBS to lead-manage onshore corporate bond deals in China’s interbank market and expand panda bond activity.

Tokenisation

Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Governor Appointment Challenged over Conflict of Interest

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

A writ petition has been filed and a transparency watchdog has called for the cancellation of the appointment, citing legal breaches and a serious conflict of interest.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Proposes New Commodity Derivatives Law to Strengthen Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The draft legislation aims to close regulatory gaps, introduce risk controls and expand commodity derivatives trading across agriculture, energy and metals.

Trading & Investment

ASX Partners With LSEG to Modernise ASX 24 Derivatives Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The partnership will integrate LSEG's low-latency technology to enhance the resilience, performance, and capacity of Australia’s primary derivatives venue.

Capital Adequacy

China Signals Major Financial Push Including Bank Capital Injections

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

Beijing unveils a multi-pronged strategy using bank injections, special bonds, and targeted monetary policy to bolster the economy and foster "new quality productive forces".