Structural Regulation

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

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

    During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Widens Auditor Pool for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI has added cost accountants to the list of professionals eligible to conduct annual compliance audits for IAs and RAs.

    Tokenisation

    Hainan Regulator Issues Warning on Unapproved RWA Trading Platforms

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

    The regulator has clarified that RWA tokenisation is strictly prohibited domestically and named several entities suspected of illegal financial activities.

    Liquidity Risk

    SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

    The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

    Operational Risk

    GBA Officials Hold Inaugural Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

    Regulators from Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen met to discuss banking, insurance, AI oversight, and consumer protection.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Panel Backs Phased FPI Entry Into Commodity Derivatives - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

    A regulatory committee has recommended allowing foreign investors into the market, favouring cash-settled, non-agricultural contracts to start.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

    A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.

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