Markets & Infrastructure

PEPs & Sanctions

Japanese Financial Firms Urged to Cut Ties Benefiting Myanmar Junta

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

Rights groups allege that joint ventures involving Daiwa Institute of Research and JPX are facilitating fundraising for sanctioned entities.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

Structural Regulation

SEBI Widens Auditor Pool for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has added cost accountants to the list of professionals eligible to conduct annual compliance audits for IAs and RAs.

Tokenisation

Hainan Regulator Issues Warning on Unapproved RWA Trading Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

The regulator has clarified that RWA tokenisation is strictly prohibited domestically and named several entities suspected of illegal financial activities.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.