Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Vows Deeper Reforms After MSCI Index Deletions

By Editors | 15/05/2026

OJK frames stock removals as a consequence of a transparency drive, pledging to strengthen governance and liquidity to align with global standards.

AI Risk & Governance

KRX Deploys AI for Market Surveillance and Index Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

Korea Exchange is deploying technology from its newly acquired startup, FairLabs, to automate disclosure analysis and strengthen its data business.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Issues New Rules for Conversion of Close-end Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The rules will force a unitholder vote on the future of underperforming closed-end funds, requiring them to either convert to open-end schemes or face liquidation.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Launches First-ever Panda Bond Issuance in Beijing

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

The yuan-denominated issuance, part of a wider USD 1 billion programme, aims to diversify funding sources and reduce borrowing costs.

Structural Regulation

ASX Appoints Euronext Veteran Anthony Attia as New CEO

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2026

ASX has named a new chief with deep European market infrastructure experience to lead its transformation efforts.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Banks Call for Reforms to Ease NPL, Liquidity Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The industry body warned the central bank that a new resolution act could allow controversial figures to reclaim troubled lenders, undermining public confidence.

Structural Regulation

Australia Boosts ASIC Funding for Managed Funds Oversight After High-Profile Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

ASIC will receive new funding to enhance supervision of managed investment schemes, following recent high-profile collapses and a review of the sector.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.