Structural Regulation

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's CCIL Seeks European Recognition to Ease Bond Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The move follows a recent agreement between Indian and EU regulators, potentially lowering costs for European banks trading Indian debt.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Officials Urge Asian Bourses to Unite for Global Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2026

At a major regional summit, Hong Kong’s finance chief called for a shift from competition to collaboration to attract investment.

Trading & Investment

APAC ETF Growth Driven by Regulatory Tailwinds, Active Expansion - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/04/2026

New State Street report highlights how regulation, product innovation and investor education are shaping a diverse and rapidly expanding ETF landscape.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.

Structural Regulation

Australia FSC Sets New Governance Standard for Super Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

Industry body acts to strengthen oversight of investments and financial advisers on wrap platforms ahead of potential government regulation and following recent market failures.

Structural Regulation

PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Structural Regulation

China Brokerage Consolidation Deepens with State-Backed Merger

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

Orient Securities is set to acquire Shanghai Securities, creating a top-ten brokerage as Beijing continues its push to build globally competitive investment banks.