Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Drafts New Rules for Corporate Bond Market

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The proposed decree aims to enhance transparency, tighten accountability, and strengthen regulatory oversight to rebuild investor confidence in the country's capital market.

Payments & Settlements

New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.

Credit Risk

BNM Mandates Timelines for Loan Repayment Adjustments

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The central bank will require financial institutions to revise loan instalments within 60 days of rate changes, shortening it to 30 days in 2028.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Targets Deficiencies in Sustainability, Governance Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

FSA annual review identifies persistent and new shortcomings in corporate reporting, focusing on substance over form in key areas.

Structural Regulation

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Details Plan to Become APAC Gold Trading Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The plan focuses on new products, market infrastructure, and central bank services to capture growing investor demand for bullion.

Trading & Investment

China Directs Smaller Banks to Use Centralised Bond Trading Systems

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

Authorities have instructed some smaller banks to stop using over-the-counter platforms for proprietary bond trading in a move to tighten market oversight.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Tokenisation

Korea Probes Nextrade Over Tech Theft; FSC Halts STO Licence

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

The antitrust watchdog is investigating allegations of technology misappropriation, prompting the FSC to suspend the firm's STO licence review.