Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Flexible Rules for Insurer Management Qualifications

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to broaden the pool of eligible senior managers by replacing a fixed list of professional fields with a more adaptable framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

By Editors | 11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Trading & Investment

Institutional Investors Call for Deeper Reforms to China Bond Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

China has opened its onshore government bond futures market to qualified foreign investors, but market participants cite significant constraints.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

Payments & Settlements

BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

By Editors | 10/05/2026

Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.