Structural Regulation

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Pilots 'Responsibility Mapping' Initiative at Non-Bank Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Regulators are offering sanctions relief and consulting to large credit finance firms and savings banks that adopt new internal control accountability maps early.

Structural Regulation

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Trading & Investment

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Revises Ombudsman Rules to Boost Customer Grievance Redressal

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

RBI has introduced rigorous internal ombudsman norms for banks and NBFCs, requiring automatic escalation of unresolved complaints and heightened board accountability.

Structural Regulation

Singapore to Advise Vietnam on Regulatory Framework for New Financial Hubs

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Singapore will share expertise on governance and risk management as Vietnam develops its dual-hub international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Structural Regulation

China Unveils First Framework to Standardise State Investment Funds

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

The NDRC and three ministries release dual measures to guide state capital into 'hard technology' and 'future industries' while banning disguised debt financing.

Trading & Investment

Korea Warns FIs on 'Excessive' FX Product Marketing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

The FSS has cited rising consumer risk from currency volatility amid a surge in US dollar-denominated investments.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Notifies New Norms for GIFT City Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New regulatory amendments streamline multi-activity licensing for capital market intermediaries in GIFT City while mandating higher capital requirements for custodians.

Payments & Settlements

FSC Korea Vows Closer Oversight on Payment Fees Charged to SMEs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2026

An FSC review revealed that some electronic finance firms are not offering preferential rates to smaller merchants as required by regulaotry guidelines.