Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Fast-Tracks Market Reforms, Starts Search for New OJK Leaders

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

New rules on free float and transparency are being fast-tracked as a selection panel is formed to fill vacant OJK leadership roles.

Trading & Investment

NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

Structural Regulation

Australia Launches Review of Sovereign Debt Manager AOFM

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Independent review to assess operations, capability and governance of the Australian Office of Financial Management following a recent internal restructure.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

By Editors | 11/02/2026

Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Tightens Norms for CRAs on Cross-Regulatory Ratings

By Editors | 11/02/2026

New framework mandates clear separation of activities, enhanced disclosures, and explicit client consent to bolster investor protection and regulatory clarity.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Chief Helen Lofthouse to Step Down in May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The departure comes as the ASX prepares for the first phase of its reset CHESS project and faces a regulatory probe.

Structural Regulation

China Unifies Bank and Insurance Licences, Tightens Compliance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2026

The new framework eliminates separate insurance licences, sets a two-year transition period, and introduces stricter penalties for non-compliance.

Trading & Investment

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Major Governance Overhaul For Managed Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Proposals include mandatory external directors on boards and a ban on most related-party transactions following high-profile fund collapses.