Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea Considers Rule Change to Tighten Administrative Control Over FSS

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The change aims to ensure the FSS’s operational changes remain closely aligned with the government’s broader financial policy objectives.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSEC Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Whistleblower Protection Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

New regulations aim to shield whistleblowers from retaliation while enhancing transparency in Bangladesh's financial sector.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong, Macao Regulators Sign Revised Cooperation Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The agreement between the HKMA and AMCM expands collaboration beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkage and information exchange within the GBA.

KYC & CDD

India's NPCI Pushes Digital KYC to Simplify UPI Payments for Foreign Visitors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow international travellers to complete KYC digitally, making it easier to use UPI and boosting India’s push for a global digital payments ecosystem.

Payments & Settlements

China Implements Revised to Ease Foreign Lender Entry to CIPS

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

New regulatory changes to China's cross-border payment system permit foreign lenders to appoint overseas custodians, aiming to boost market liquidity.

Trading & Investment

China Optimises Mechanism for Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

NAFMII has unveiled optimised rules for sci-tech innovation bonds to channel long-term funds towards technological advancement.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.

Trading & Investment

MAS in Talks with Global Banks to Advance Gold Hub Ambitions - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

Singapore is working with global and local banks to boost liquidity and attract growing demand from wealthy investors.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chairman Urges Focus on Listing 'Quality' Over 'Quantity'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

Kelvin Wong says long-term market health depends on quality listings and products, not just turnover and fundraising size.