Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    Citi Tipped to Win China Approval for Wholly Owned Securities Unit

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The CSRC has granted Citigroup a licence for a wholly owned securities business, ending a multi-year application process for the US bank.

    Structural Regulation

    Pakistan Passes Bills on Financial Netting, EXIM Bank, Fiscal Reform

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    New legislation provides legal certainty for financial netting, overhauls governance at the state-owned EXIM bank, and strengthens public debt management.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The proposed changes aim to simplify commodity derivatives rules, ease compliance for exchanges, and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations.

    Structural Regulation

    FinTech Alliance.PH Backs Proposal on BSP Oversight for Online Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    The proposal is aimed at streamlining compliance, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and creating clearer policies for the fast-growing digital lending sector.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Proposes Stricter Corporate Governance Rules for Listed Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The new framework would increase independent director requirements, separate key leadership roles, and impose stricter shareholding obligations on company directors.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Amends ‘Qualified Buyer’ Rules to Include Exempt Securities

    By Editors | 16/05/2026

    The updated rules allow exempt securities in portfolio calculations, aiming to streamline regulations and encourage investment diversification.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Considers New Distributor Category to Deepen Debt Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    SEBI aims to replicate the mutual fund distribution model to boost retail participation in bond investments, while also warning against mis-selling risks.

    Structural Regulation

    India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

    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.

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