Structural Regulation

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BIS Report Finds Offshore Activity Masks Financial Vulnerabilities

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    New report shows how firms use offshore centres to raise funds, complicating risk analysis and financial stability monitoring for regulators.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Proposes New Rules to Build Aircraft Leasing Hub

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    Consultation outlines a dedicated regulatory framework for Trust and Company Service Providers and SPVs to develop a leasing ecosystem in GIFT City.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Create CFIUS-Style Screening Body

    By Editors | 18/03/2026

    The government has approved a bill to create a new cross-ministerial body for screening foreign investments on national security grounds.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Launches Public Complaints Data Portal for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

    The new interactive dashboard allows public comparison of firms’ complaint handling, aiming to boost transparency and flag emerging industry issues.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Simpler Nomination Rules for Demat, MF Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The regulator has suggested default opt-in, fewer nominee details and a cap of four nominees to ease onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets.

    Trading & Investment

    South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

    Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.

    Structural Regulation

    India's Audit Regulators to Create New Coordination Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

    The move follows public friction and aims to improve audit quality, clarify enforcement roles, and streamline information sharing between the bodies.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    By Editors | 18/03/2026

    IOSCO issued new recommendations for issuers on the use of alternative performance measures outside of financial statements.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Releases Draft Rules for New AUD 3m Super Tax

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

    The regulations detail earnings calculations, defined benefit valuation methods, and transitional capital gains relief for funds ahead of the tax's commencement.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Financial Adviser Education Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

    The new framework would replace the requirement for a specific approved degree with a more flexible, subject-based model.

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