Structural Regulation

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

    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI Chair Urges National Action to Avert Payments Fragmentation

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2026

    Fabio Panetta calls on jurisdictions to develop national action plans to fix cross-border payments, warning that geopolitical rivalry threatens to fragment the global system.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand Court Rules Against ANZ in Disclosure Breach Case

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The bank faces a potential NZD 125 million liability after the High Court found it breached consumer finance laws, despite the errors being minor.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC to Take Action Over Lack of Women on Boards

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The securities regulator has set a 30 June 2026 deadline for listed firms to appoint at least one female independent director, threatening legal action for non-compliance.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

    The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

    KYC & CDD

    India Notifies Investment Rules for Funds with Minority China Links

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

    The government has amended its foreign investment rules, relaxing approval requirements for overseas entities with limited beneficial ownership from neighbouring countries, effective 1 May 2026.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    HKEX Replaces Auditor PwC With KPMG Amid Evergrande Fallout

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    HKEX shareholders have approved the appointment of KPMG as auditor, a direct consequence of regulatory penalties against PwC for its work on China Evergrande.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand FMA Chair Quits After Report Finds Impartiality Breaches

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

    Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary breached political neutrality rules, raising concerns about the regulator’s independence.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts to Formalise Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

    NSE has introduced EGRs, enabling dematerialised trading backed by physical gold in regulated vaults to improve transparency, liquidity and market access.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Reportedly Reviewing Volatility Control Mechanism

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

    The review could see an expansion in the number of covered stocks and changes to monitoring periods and trigger thresholds.

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