Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

RBI Proposes Overhaul of MSME Receivables Financing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

Draft directions aim to simplify MSME onboarding, streamline capital norms, and harmonise the regulatory framework for TReDS platforms.

Cryptocurrency

Japan PM's Office Implicated in Memecoin Scandal, Contradicting Denials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New allegations suggest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office knew about a controversial memecoin using her name, contradicting her public statements.

Structural Regulation

FTSE Russell Maintains Indonesia Stock Status Amid Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

FTSE Russell postponed its March 2026 review for Indonesia, citing uncertainty from ongoing reforms by financial regulators.

Market Abuse

SFC Fines Asset Manager HKD 2 Million Over Staff Trading Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

Impression Investment Limited and its former responsible officer were sanctioned for internal control deficiencies and personal account dealing breaches.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Principles-Based Overhaul of Bank Board Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The proposed framework aims to shift boards’ focus from routine operations to strategic oversight and risk governance.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

Data Privacy

China Rolls Out Supply Chain Regulations Targeting Harmful Foreign Actions

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

New regulations create a security review mechanism and allow for countermeasures against foreign commercial and government actions deemed harmful.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Mandates System-Level Lock-In for Pledged Shares

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

SEBI has operationalised a framework requiring depositories to mark pledged shares as 'non-transferable' to enforce IPO lock-in rules.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Proposes Standardised Reporting to Measure Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

GIFT City regulator launches consultation to standardise revenue reporting codes and introduce foreign currency expense reporting for financial services units.