Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

Mizuho Loses Underwriting Deals Amid Insider Trading Probe

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Multiple corporate issuers have removed Mizuho Securities from bond underwriting mandates as the firm faces an insider trading investigation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Probes UPI Autopay as Court Scrutinises Wider Fraud Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

The regulator is examining recurring payment issues, and the Delhi High Court is tackling systemic fraud concerns.

Structural Regulation

Japan FSA Finalises Rules to Expand Bank Advisory Services

By Editors | 23/02/2026

New guidelines encourage banks to offer flexible HR solutions, including gig work, and detail their role in removing personal guarantees during M&A.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS to Conduct Bank Inspections with Consumer Protection Focus

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

A new dedicated team focusing on consumer protection and governance will be deployed for inspections of KB Kookmin, Jeonbuk, and K-Bank.

Structural Regulation

Australia Details New Superannuation Retirement Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2026

New framework mandates data collection from 2027, with public reporting by APRA to begin in 2028, detailing member outcomes and product uptake.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Pakistan Mandates Digital Conversion of Shares for Unlisted Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

The second phase of the SECP's digitisation drive requires unlisted companies to transition physical certificates to electronic form.

AI Risk & Governance

NPCI, Nvidia Collaborate on Sovereign AI for India’s Digital Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The partnership aims to build a scalable, sovereign AI foundation for real-time digital payments, enhancing security, resilience, and regulatory compliance across platforms like UPI.

Structural Regulation

IDX Firms to Sell $11 Billion in Shares to Meet New Free Float Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Higher free-float requirements will mean 267 firms will have to raise a combined 187 trillion rupiah, which is more than ten times last year's total.