Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    India's NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Natural Gas Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

    The new monthly contracts, developed with the Indian Gas Exchange, aim to provide a domestic risk management tool and improve price discovery.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Issues Licensing Guidance for Employee Entitlement Schemes

    By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2026

    Operators must apply for a licence by 1 September and will face new governance and disclosure rules under a transitional framework.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Indian Bank Unions Oppose 'Divisive' Bonus Scheme for PSB Officers

    By Editors | 20/02/2026

    Unions claim the government is violating a legal agreement by pushing through a new performance-linked incentive model.

    Payments & Settlements

    IIFM and ICMA Partner to Standardise Global Islamic Repo Market

    By Editors | 19/02/2026

    The two bodies will create a unified master agreement to boost liquidity and replace fragmented practices in Shari'ah-compliant short-term funding.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Halts Digital Bank Licensing After Staff Protest

    By Editors | 19/02/2026

    The move follows protests from the central bank's own officers over alleged conflicts of interest and the rushed timing of the decision during a government transition.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Panel to Finalise Simpler Governance Rules in 2026

    By Editors | 18/02/2026

    New body led by Philip Lowe will prioritise experience over personal traits for board diversity and aims to release a draft for consultation by September.

    Credit Risk

    Korea Appraisers Threaten Legal Action in Bank Valuation Dispute

    By Editors | 18/02/2026

    Appraisers' body says talks have stalled over banks' 'illegal' self-appraisal of collateral, threatening regulatory complaints.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Proposes Overhaul of Forex Trading Framework for Authorised Dealers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

    Draft directions aim to give authorised dealers more flexibility in hedging and trading while strengthening risk management frameworks.

    Structural Regulation

    UK Proposes to Ease Audit Rules for Chinese GDR Listings

    By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

    The UK's FRC has proposed a temporary rule change to allow auditors of certain Chinese firms to use local standards for London listings.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Parliamentary Committee Approves Microfinance Regulator Bill

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

    The bill aims to establish a new authority to license and regulate all money lenders, including online platforms, and enhance customer protection.

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