Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pushes Yuan, Mediation in Bid to Become Commodities Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

New initiatives include a specialised mediation panel, a 50% profits tax concession, and a push for more yuan-denominated products and pricing.

Structural Regulation

BOT Warns Virtual Bank Applicants on Licence Conditions

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

The central bank has cautioned the three prospective licensees that they must meet strict structural rules or risk losing their licence entirely.

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.