Structural Regulation

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

    KYC & CDD

    New Zealand Regulators to Partner with Banks on Basic Account Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

    A new industry-regulator pact aims to tackle financial exclusion after a consultation found near-universal support for action to improve access.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

    SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Sets New Rules on Foreign Bankers, Mandates Knowledge Transfer

    By Editors | 12/03/2026

    The new regulation links the approval of expatriate roles to structured knowledge transfer programmes and outbound assignments for local staff.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippine Senate Approves Act on OFW Remittance Protection

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The measure tasks regulators with setting a range for remittance fees and mandates financial literacy training for overseas workers.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia SC and Companies Commission Sign Pact to Boost MSME Funding

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

    The Securities Commission and Companies Commission will share corporate data to expand MSME access to capital markets and strengthen oversight.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes New Tax on Large Superannuation Balances

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    New legislation introduces an additional tax on retirement savings over AUD 3 million and boosts tax offsets for low-income earners.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

    Trading & Investment

    Hainan FTP Launches First Public Fund for Overseas Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    The move marks a milestone for the free trade port under a new cross-border asset management pilot programme.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Tightens IPO Fund Rules with Special Accounts

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

    Indonesia's OJK has introduced new rules requiring issuers to hold public offering proceeds in separate bank accounts to improve market transparency.

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