Structural Regulation

India Mutual Fund Body Renews Overseas Investment Push

01/07/2026

The industry association is lobbying regulators to raise the USD 7 billion limit, which has choked off access to global markets for local investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Finance Companies Ordered to Strengthen Anti Fraud Warnings

30/06/2026

The central bank has directed finance companies to warn customers against sharing credentials, suspicious links, and offers from unlicensed loan apps.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia to Inject IDR 200tr into State Banks to Spur Growth

30/06/2026

The government will use its budget surplus to double the funds placed in state-owned lenders, aiming to boost credit despite currency pressures.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Proposes Framework for Depositary Receipts

30/06/2026

The PSE has released draft rules that would allow local investors to trade foreign stocks and ETFs in pesos, while also paving the way for local firms to list abroad.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX Launches Incentive Scheme for HNWI Structured Products

30/06/2026

The futures exchange is offering cash rewards to securities firms that issue TWD-denominated structured products linked to local derivatives.

Market Abuse

Japan SESC Seeks Insider Trading Fine for Ex-Goldman Employee

30/06/2026

The SESC has proposed a JPY 19 million penalty related to trades in Nippo Corp shares ahead of a 2021 tender offer.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Demands Myanmar Tackle Illicit Finance from Scam Networks

30/06/2026

FATF has maintained Myanmar on its blacklist, urging it to act against extensive cyber-fraud operations and their significant illicit finance risks.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking New Proprietary Tech Index

30/06/2026

E Fund Management has launched the first ETF tracking the new Tech 100 Index.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam, Canada Launch Blended Finance Facility for Climate Start-Ups

30/06/2026

The new grant facility will use Canadian development aid as catalytic capital to de-risk and attract private investment into climate-focused enterprises.