Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India’s NSE Invites Banks to Pitch for its Long-awaited IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The NSE has begun soliciting proposals from investment banks and advisers as it advances plans for its expected IPO, which has received SEBI approval.

Market Abuse

US SEC Finalises Insider Trade Reporting Rules for Foreign Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

Foreign private issuers with securities listed in the US face new disclosure rules for directors and officers from 18 March 2026.

Structural Regulation

ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2026

The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

Payments & Settlements

India, Israel Explore UPI Linkage, Deepen Cooperation in AI and Cybersecurity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The two countries agree to examine interoperability between India’s UPI and Israel’s fast payment system, while accelerating collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and free trade talks.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Drafts Tough New Audit Law to Tackle Fraud & Misconduct

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

Draft law doubles fines for misconduct, introduces lifetime bans, and tightens entry rules for firms auditing listed companies.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Overhauls Mutual Fund Categorisation Rules, Caps Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

SEBI has capped portfolio overlap, introduced life-cycle funds, and scrapped solution-oriented schemes to reduce duplication and enhance investor clarity.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Issues Updated ISO 20022 Data Rules for Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

CPMI sets end-2027 deadline for industry to align with harmonised data requirements aimed at improving payment speed and transparency.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mandates Use of Domestic Benchmarks for Gold, Silver ETF Valuation

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

The move, effective April 2026, replaces the London benchmark to better reflect local market conditions and improve transparency for investors.