Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan's JSCC Consults on Consolidation of FIEA Clearing Funds

24/07/2026

The proposals involve creating a single clearing fund for listed derivatives to improve efficiency and bolster risk management.

Structural Regulation

India Opens On-Tap Licensing for Pension Fund Managers

24/07/2026

The move replaces periodic application windows with a continuous registration process for entities seeking to manage assets under the National Pension System.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Operationalises Promoter Share Freeze for Buybacks

24/07/2026

SEBI has directed depositories to implement a framework to freeze promoter holdings at the ISIN level by 1 August.

Capital Adequacy

Bangladesh’s Janata Bank Faces UAE Shutdown Over Capital Shortfall

24/07/2026

The CBUAE has imposed severe restrictions on the state-owned Bangladeshi lender, citing a significant capital shortfall and concerns over its parent's financial health.

Liquidity Risk

Bangladesh Bank Updates Reporting Framework for NSFR

24/07/2026

BB has updated its NSFR reporting rules to align with new accounting treatments for open market operations.

Capital Adequacy

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Capital Hike for Brokers

24/07/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on a phased increase to the minimum capital requirement for trading participants to PHP 100 million.

Data Privacy

Philippines Forges Data-Sharing Pact to Enhance Foreign Investment Reporting

24/07/2026

Key financial and economic agencies have signed an agreement to create a unified data-sharing system for foreign direct investment statistics.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Urged to Probe Conduct of Major Strata Insurance Brokers

24/07/2026

Consumer groups have referred a matter involving an estimated 1,000 strata insurance policies to ASIC, citing potential misconduct.

Market Risk

Taiwan Introduces New Risk Alerts for After-Hours Futures Trading

24/07/2026

Regulator directs futures firms to provide real-time warnings and simulated risk data for night session traders to mitigate volatility risks.