Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Rebukes Pension Providers Over Client Discrimination

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

    A review revealed that pension firms favour large clients and neglect member duties, prompting demands for self-inspection and warnings of continued oversight.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia's A2A Payments Vision Nears Release, Roadmap Set for Year-End

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    Industry roundtable has confirmed a draft vision for public consultation in April and a full industry roadmap by end-2026.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand FMA Flags Advice Reform After Review Finds Access Gaps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

    The FMA review found that advisers are overly cautious and technology is underused, prompting sector engagement on 'right-sizing' advice to improve consumer access.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.

    Sustainable Finance

    India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

    SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Senators Probe Ethics of Private Equity in Accounting

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

    A parliamentary inquiry is questioning if private equity ownership creates conflicts of interest, prompting calls for stronger disclosure and oversight.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Regulator Sanctions Upbit for Misleading Fee Advertising

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

    The KFTC has issued a corrective order against the crypto exchange for advertising a fee discount that never existed.

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