Markets & Infrastructure

Operational Risk

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Panel Backs Phased FPI Entry Into Commodity Derivatives - Report

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

A regulatory committee has recommended allowing foreign investors into the market, favouring cash-settled, non-agricultural contracts to start.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.

Market Abuse

OJK Indonesia Probes Poor IPO Practices at Investment Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

OJK has already penalised UOB Kay Hian and is investigating Mirae and Shinhan, which are among "32 ongoing cases" related to suspected capital markets violations.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Permits MPF Investment in Active ETFs with 10pc Cap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The move gives pension funds access to a growing asset class, but with strict guardrails to manage risk for members.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Finalises Derivatives Clearing and Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

The new rules extend the clearing exception for post-trade risk reduction exercises, aligning with industry feedback and international standards.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Chinese President Pushes to Build Xiong'an as Tech and Financial Innovation Hub

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

President Xi Jinping has called for policy pilots and the accelerated relocation of state firms and financial institutions to his flagship city project.

Structural Regulation

Korean Banks Sue Regulator Over KRW 272 Billion LTV Collusion Fine

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

Four major banks are challenging a landmark KFTC ruling that deemed the exchange of loan-to-value information as anti-competitive collusion.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Streamlines Rules for Switching Listing Boards

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

The regulator has proposed amendments to create a more flexible, two-way transfer mechanism and exempt companies from certain requirements when raising capital.