Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

    Capital Adequacy

    Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

    Cryptocurrency

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.

    Trading & Investment

    Dark Pools Stabilise Calm Markets But May Harm Volatile Ones: JPX Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    New working paper suggests dark pool trading aids stability in low-volatility but can impair price discovery during market stress.

    Resolution & Recovery

    Cambodian Bank Suspension Stokes Fears of Deeper Regulatory Issues

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

    APD Bank’s five-day service freeze has drawn analyst scepticism, while Phillip Bank has moved to quell market rumours amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC and HKICPA Partner to Boost Accounting Industry Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

    The agreement between the ICAC and HKICPA aims to enhance ethical standards and anti-corruption training for accountants.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    US SEC Considers Exempting Foreign Firms from Treasury Clearing Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2026

    The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal to ease the extraterritorial reach of its new mandate.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Simpler Rules for Securities Transmission

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/03/2026

    The proposals aim to ease the process for heirs by raising claim limits and standardising documentation for financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Chief Details Enhanced Framework to Attract China Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    The head of SGX's regulatory arm has outlined new rules and cross-border cooperation aimed at preventing a repeat of past scandals.

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