Structural Regulation

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

    Tokenisation

    AFME Outlines DLT Vision with Implications for Global Rule-Making

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

    New paper from the Association for Financial Markets in Europe details a vision for DLT-based capital markets, offering insights for global policymakers.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Gazettes Commencement Notice for Paperless Securities Regime

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    The commencement notice formalises 16 November 2026 as the launch date for Hong Kong's uncertificated securities market.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Appoints Interim CEO as Part of Closely-Watched Leadership Transition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

    ASX named its markets and listings head as interim chief while the board continues its global search for a permanent replacement for Helen Lofthouse.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan Regulator Unveils Roadmap to Revive ETF Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    The SECP has approved new rules allowing asset managers to sell ETFs directly and permitting brokers to launch their own products.

    Structural Regulation

    China Targets Firms Using Financial Labels Without a Licence

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    Regulators have begun publicly naming companies using restricted financial terms, ordering them to amend registrations or deregister as part of a broader crackdown.

    Structural Regulation

    RBNZ Overhauls Monetary Policy Committee Charter to Boost Transparency

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    New rules effective 30 April 2026 will introduce attributed voting records and stricter communication protocols for monetary policy committee members.

    Trading & Investment

    China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

    New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.

    Cybersecurity

    New Zealand FMA Releases Data Revealing Digital Surge in Advice Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

    Regulatory returns data released by the FMA shows a 10 percent rise in financial advice providers and a 90 percent jump in the number of clients receiving digital advice.

    Trading & Investment

    China, Hong Kong Regulators Meet to Discuss Deepening of Connect Schemes

    By Editors | 01/05/2026

    Top officials discuss deepening capital market integration and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Finalises New Regulatory and Classification Framework for NBFCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    The new rules exempt smaller, non-public-facing firms from registration and introduce a formal exit path, effective from 1 July.

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