Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Chinese Banks Claw Back Bonuses Amid Regulatory Pressure and Economic Strain

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Lenders are recovering performance pay and cutting salaries as Beijing's "common prosperity" drive and tight profit margins force a sector-wide belt-tightening.

Sustainable Finance

Australia to Tighten Foreign Investor CGT Rules, Offer Renewables Discount

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

New draft legislation aims to strengthen Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax regime while offering a temporary, targeted discount for renewable energy investments.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India Proposes Payment Lags, 'Kill Switch' to Combat Digital Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The RBI has proposed a raft of new measures, including a one-hour delay on some transfers, to tackle surging online payment fraud.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Overhauls Offshore Investment Rules, Eases Licensing Burden

By Editors | 13/04/2026

New decree exempts projects under VND 7 billion from licensing, shifting oversight towards FX controls and clarifying rules for larger investments.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Mandates Faster Credit Processing for Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2026

The new rules require banks to process inward remittances more quickly, mandating faster reconciliation and same-day credit to beneficiaries.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

Trading & Investment

Japan Seeking to Further Develop Corporate Bond Market - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Policymakers are encouraging new corporate financing methods as rising government bond yields create systemic risks for the country's largest financial institutions.

Structural Regulation

Japan Consults on Revisions to Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

The draft code, now open for public comment, aims to shift focus from short-term returns to long-term value creation.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.