Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

NZ Insurer FMG to Pay NZD 2.1m, Remediate Millions for Misleading Customers

By Editors | 10/02/2026

New Zealand's FMG has admitted to fair dealing breaches after an FMA investigation found it overcharged thousands of customers for years.

Trading & Investment

RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Credit Derivatives Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Draft rules aim to deepen corporate bond market by introducing new products, expanding user eligibility, and setting stricter guardrails.

Data Privacy

China Orders Payment and Data Overhaul to Integrate Foreign Visitors into Digital Economy

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

New rules require payment interoperability, simplified KYC, and streamlined data sharing to boost tourism, spending, and investment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Regulator Uncovers Major Violations in 2025 IPO Inspections

By Editors | 10/02/2026

Two firms and their intermediary institutions face investigation for suspected fraud, while the CSRC notes a sharp drop in companies withdrawing applications upon inspection, signalling improved filing quality.

Trading & Investment

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Mandates AIFs to Report NAV Data to Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The new rules require all Alternative Investment Funds to upload NAV data to depository systems, aiming to boost transparency and operational efficiency.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Sanctions Insurance Agencies for Sales Misconduct

By Editors | 09/02/2026

FSS issues multi-billion won fine and business suspension for illegal commissions, along with other penalties for improper policy churning.

Trading & Investment

Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

Trading & Investment

RBI Streamlines FPI Debt Cap Under Voluntary Retention Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The RBI has merged VRR investment limits into the broader FPI debt ceilings, aiming to encourage long-term investments in government and corporate bonds.