Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Revamp of ‘Fit and Proper’ Rules for Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The market regulator has proposed changes to eligibility, disclosure and procedural safeguards governing brokers and other intermediaries.

Structural Regulation

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Approves BNP Paribas, Chang Hwa for Kaohsiung Wealth Hub

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The approvals bring the total number of approved banks in the pilot zone to 20, a key initiative to build an Asian asset management hub.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Tighten Bank Branch Closure Rules in New Consumer Push

By Editors | 05/02/2026

FSC to mandate impact assessments for most branch closures from March and outlines a four-pillar plan to bolster consumer protection.

Payments & Settlements

UK and China Launch Technical Dialogue, Designate New RMB Clearing Bank

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

Regulators establish technical cooperation on stability and supervision while designating Bank of China’s London Branch as a second RMB clearing bank.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.

Supervision & Enforcement

Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Structural Regulation

Korea's Dunamu Under Probe for Allegedly Hindering Market Competition

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

South Korean regulators are probing whether Dunamu unfairly restricted trading of its unlisted shares to its own platform, hindering competitors.