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Structural Regulation
India’s Mutual Fund Reforms: A Foundation Built, A Future Unfinished
By Saurabh Maheshwari | 31/03/2026
SEBI’s reforms mark a significant step in modernising a decades-old framework, but further strengthening is needed in areas of governance, competence, and market conduct.

Capital Adequacy
APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026
APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.

Capital Adequacy
RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026
The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

Cybersecurity
Bangladesh Bank Sets New Rules for Partner Network Connectivity
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026
BB has issued new guidelines for financial institutions connecting to its extranet, mandating new security and operational standards by year-end.

Supervision & Enforcement
Korea FSS Set to Launch Investigations Unit, Sanction Crypto Firms
By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026
FSS Governor also warned of mis-selling risks in overseas private debt and confirms internal control flaws at Bithumb crypto exchange.

Credit Risk
South Korea Mandates Coordinated Support for Small Businesses
By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026
The FSC and MSS have partnered with private banks and public agencies to create a one-stop support network for struggling firms.

Liquidity Risk
HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2026
HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.

Emerging Prudential Risks
Korea Policy Lenders Form 'One Team' to Expand Productive Finance
By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026
Six state-backed financial institutions have signed an MOU to coordinate support for innovation industries, following a directive from the FSC.

Trading & Investment
China to Expand Outbound Investment Quotas: SAFE Official
By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026
Regulators are preparing new QDII quotas to meet domestic demand while advancing a long-term strategy to open capital markets and boost the yuan's global role.

Market Risk
Korea Launches KRW 5 Trillion Bond Buyback to Calm Markets
By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026
The emergency measure to stabilise bond yields is part of a wider economic response plan that also includes a supplementary budget.
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