Markets & Infrastructure

Sustainable Finance

Nepal Unveils Employment-linked Financing Strategy Ahead of 2026

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

The integrated framework proposes replacing sectoral lending quotas with employment-linked incentives and modernising insolvency laws to mobilise private capital for sustainable growth.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of ETF Pricing Bands and Base Price Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

SEBI seeks to narrow gaps between ETF prices and their underlying values by updating base price references, shifting to dynamic price bands and addressing volatility mismatches.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Revamp of Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The draft guidelines to modernise LBS, setting credit-deposit ratio targets, easing borrower procedures, and strengthening district-level credit planning to boost rural lending.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia: Wealth Platforms Stop Business with Sequoia's InterPrac

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

BT, AMP, and CFS join Macquarie and Netwealth in ceasing new business from InterPrac following the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Renews Incentive Programmes for Key MSCI Equity Futures

By Editors | 16/02/2026

The exchange has detailed renewed Liquidity Provider and Active Trader programmes for its MSCI-linked derivatives for a two-year period starting April 2026.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Considers Expanding Channel for Confidential IPO Filings – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

HKEX may allow traditional sector firms to file listing applications privately in a bid to enhance its competitiveness as a global IPO hub.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Imposes KRW 1.4T in Fines on Five Banks for ELS Mis-Selling

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

South Korea's FSS reduced penalties from an initial KRW 1.9 trillion, lowering both fines and institutional sanctions after a third sanctions review hearing.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Ease Reporting Norms for Stockbrokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

SEBI consultation proposes limiting bank and demat account reporting requirements, especially for primary dealers, to reduce compliance burden.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong AFRC Demands IPO Audit Data Amid Quality Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

AFRC orders auditors to report on IPO engagements and resources, warning of 'heightened scrutiny' amid a surge in listings.