Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Revamps Omnibus Account Rules for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

    Authorities will allow encrypted IDs in place of personal data for foreign investors using omnibus accounts to improve market access.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia's Federal Court Finds Telstra Super Breached IDR Rules

    By Editors | 08/05/2026

    Australia's Federal Court has found a major superannuation trustee breached internal dispute resolution rules, in a case that confirms ASIC's enforcement powers.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Overhauls Forex Rules, Halts New Money Changer Licences

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

    India’s central bank has rationalised its framework for authorised persons, introducing new dealer categories and phasing out money changers and franchisee arrangements.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Proposes Early Pay-In for Commodity Options Contracts

    By Editors | 08/05/2026

    SEBI proposes to extend margin benefits for the early pay-in of commodities to options contracts, aligning them with the existing framework for futures.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Expand Scope of Online Bond Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    SEBI proposes to ease compliance rules and allow online bond platforms to offer financial products regulated by the IFSCA.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Clarifies Tax Rules for ‘Century Trusts’ to Boost Wealth Hub Bid

    By Editors | 07/05/2026

    An inter-ministerial agreement confirms that certain long-term family trusts will not be subject to gift or inheritance taxes, paving the way for their use.

    Structural Regulation

    Key Asian FX Benchmarks Exempted from EU Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

    The decision provides certainty for EU firms using benchmarks for the Indian rupee, Korean won, Philippine peso and Taiwan dollar to hedge currency risks.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Mandates Registration for 'Significant' Index Providers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    India's securities regulator has set an INR 200 billion AUM threshold for indices to be deemed 'significant', requiring their providers to register.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CPMI-IOSCO Consult on Enhanced CCP Margin Transparency and Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

    Standard-setters seeking feedback on proposals to enhance transparency and governance around the IM models used by CCPs.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Plans Bali-Based International Financial Centre

    By Editors | 07/05/2026

    The government is in early discussions to develop the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone into a financial hub managed by a special authority.

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