Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.

Stablecoins

Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

Structural Regulation

India Tables Bill to Overhaul Corporate Laws, Empower Audit Regulator

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

The proposed legislation, which aims to empower the audit regulator and ease compliance, has been referred to a parliamentary committee for detailed review.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China Revamps Integrity Rules for State-Owned Enterprise Leaders

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The revised regulations expand their scope to cover enterprises under ‘actual control’ and introduce a 'negative list' of prohibited behaviours.

Sustainable Finance

China Officials Detail Opening-Up Plans at Key Policy Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

At the China Development Forum, officials outlined plans for capital account liberalisation, an active fiscal policy, and a greater role for Hong Kong as a green finance hub.

Trading & Investment

SHFE Finalises Rules for International Access to Nickel Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The SHFE has issued detailed rules for international participation in its nickel contracts, leveraging the established 'Overseas Intermediary' model.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.