Markets & Infrastructure

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

    The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.

    Market Data & Technology

    New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

    Structural Regulation

    RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Enacts Sweeping New Powers to Counter Foreign Sanctions

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    The State Council has issued new regulations creating a framework to block foreign extraterritorial measures and penalise compliance within China.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japanese Banks Report Cost, Speed Gains in XRP Pilot

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    A pilot programme testing live remittance corridors found XRP-based payments were up to 60 percent cheaper and significantly faster than SWIFT.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Proposes Easing Rules for Professional Investor Status

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    FSA aims to boost funding for startups by relaxing the criteria for individuals to be classified as sophisticated investors.

    Market Data & Technology

    Bangladesh Replaces DIBOR With Transaction-Based Reference Rates

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    BB launches two new benchmarks, BOFR and DOMMR, from 15 April to enhance money market transparency and align with global standards.

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