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    Structural Regulation

    Key Asian FX Benchmarks Exempted from EU Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

    The decision provides certainty for EU firms using benchmarks for the Indian rupee, Korean won, Philippine peso and Taiwan dollar to hedge currency risks.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Plans Bali-Based International Financial Centre

    By Editors | 07/05/2026

    The government is in early discussions to develop the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone into a financial hub managed by a special authority.

    Structural Regulation

    India Notifies Increase in Foreign Investment Limit for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2026

    India’s Ministry of Finance has amended foreign exchange rules to permit 100 percent foreign direct investment in insurers and intermediaries via the automatic route.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia to Cease Commercial Operations of SC's Training Arm

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    The SIDC will halt commercial activities after a review found its model unsustainable, though mandatory training and certification are set to continue.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Consults on New Structured Warrants Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2026

    The proposal outlines rules for the issuance, registration and trading of structured warrants, covering issuer eligibility, risk management, and investor protection.

    Trading & Investment

    NSE India Launches Electronic Gold Receipts to Formalise Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2026

    NSE has introduced EGRs, enabling dematerialised trading backed by physical gold in regulated vaults to improve transparency, liquidity and market access.

    Trading & Investment

    India Unlikely to Allow Banks, Insurers to Trade Commodity Derivatives: SEBI

    By Editors | 06/05/2026

    SEBI chairman says the central bank and insurance authority are not inclined to permit their regulated entities to invest in commodity derivatives.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Reportedly Reviewing Volatility Control Mechanism

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2026

    The review could see an expansion in the number of covered stocks and changes to monitoring periods and trigger thresholds.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for Listed Securitisations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

    Regulator seeks to align norms with the central bank, proposing to allow single-asset securitisations for RBI-regulated entities to boost market growth.

    Trading & Investment

    China Kicks Off Fund Benchmark Overhaul with First Batch of 195 Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 05/05/2026

    The first of four planned waves sees twelve firms revise fund contracts, linking manager pay more closely to benchmark performance.

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