Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes Revamp of Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

    The draft guidelines to modernise LBS, setting credit-deposit ratio targets, easing borrower procedures, and strengthening district-level credit planning to boost rural lending.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Renews Incentive Programmes for Key MSCI Equity Futures

    By Editors | 16/02/2026

    The exchange has detailed renewed Liquidity Provider and Active Trader programmes for its MSCI-linked derivatives for a two-year period starting April 2026.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Considers Expanding Channel for Confidential IPO Filings – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    HKEX may allow traditional sector firms to file listing applications privately in a bid to enhance its competitiveness as a global IPO hub.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Ease Reporting Norms for Stockbrokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

    SEBI consultation proposes limiting bank and demat account reporting requirements, especially for primary dealers, to reduce compliance burden.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong AFRC Demands IPO Audit Data Amid Quality Concerns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    AFRC orders auditors to report on IPO engagements and resources, warning of 'heightened scrutiny' amid a surge in listings.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Approves New Draft Pension Fund Regulations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

    India’s IFSCA has approved draft pension fund regulations to enable pension fund operations in GIFT City, targeting NRIs and foreign investors with a structured retirement savings framework.

    Trading & Investment

    CME Group to Launch South Asia Edible Oil Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 16/02/2026

    The four new cash-settled contracts on CBOT are designed to enhance risk management for the world's largest edible oils import region.

    Structural Regulation

    SC Malaysia Finalising Licensing Framework for Cash Trust Schemes

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

    The regulator is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance investor protection.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Names First Middle East Head to Deepen Ties with Region

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2026

    HKEX has appointed a veteran banker to its new Riyadh office to spearhead its expansion and attract regional capital.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea Overhauls Delisting Rules to Purge ‘Zombie’ Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

    Regulators will tighten market cap, penny stock, and disclosure rules, and expect the changes to triple the number of delistings.

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