Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japanese Exchanges Censure Moomoo for Compliance Failures

31/08/2026

The online brokerage Moomoo Securities Japan was disciplined for failings concerning its NISA product sales, customer treatment, and risk management.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Seeks Legal Recognition for Fractional Shares in India

31/08/2026

The proposal could make high-priced stocks more accessible to retail investors, but concerns over voting rights and minority protections remain a key hurdle.

Trading & Investment

BVI Seeks Direct India Listings, Proposes GIFT City Link

31/08/2026

A high-level delegation has met with Indian ministers and regulators to discuss deeper capital market access and a strategic partnership for cross-border investment.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Delays New ETF Trading Rules to 7 September

31/08/2026

The implementation of the new ETF trading regime has been postponed by a week amid requests from exchanges for more time to update systems, rules and bylaws.

Payments & Settlements

India, Canada Target 2026 for Trade Deal, Push for UPI Integration

31/08/2026

Finance ministers agree to fast-track CEPA talks, explore UPI expansion, and deepen pension fund investment in Indian infrastructure.

Tokenisation

Pakistan and Hong Kong Explore Deeper Cooperation on Digital Assets

31/08/2026

Pakistan's new virtual asset regulator is looking to Hong Kong's experience to help develop its own tokenised capital markets and digital finance infrastructure.

Operational Risk

Philippines Adds Time Deposits to Voluntary Retirement Scheme

31/08/2026

The BSP has expanded the PERA to include time deposits, setting new prudential and accreditation requirements for banks.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Eases Rules on Foreign Currency Bank Guarantees

29/08/2026

The central bank has amended its foreign exchange policy to allow local banks to issue guarantees for foreign firms participating in public tenders.

Anti-Money Laundering

Luxembourg Gives Laos EUR 2.4m Boost for AML/CFT Reforms

29/08/2026

Additional funding will support measures under Laos’ FATF action plan as the country works to address deficiencies in its AML/CFT regime.