Structural Regulation

Calcutta Stock Exchange Asks SEBI to Put Voluntary Exit on Hold

17/07/2026

The move comes after the West Bengal government pledged support for reviving the exchange, prompting it to seek a pause in its voluntary exit process.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASIC Bans Another Former MWL Adviser in Shield Fund Saga

17/07/2026

The five-year ban is the latest in a series of regulatory actions related to the collapsed fund and advice firm MWL Financial Services.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Probes HSBC Over Staff Terminations

16/07/2026

The regulator is seeking an explanation from the bank following allegations of labour law violations during the closure of its retail banking division.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Considers Tax Incentives for New Gold ETFs

16/07/2026

The government is studying a proposal from OJK to offer fiscal incentives for gold investment products that don't involve physical delivery.

Payments & Settlements

RBNZ Pivots to Voluntary Framework for Cash Access

16/07/2026

The RBNZ will partner with banks to address cash access via a voluntary framework, a move seen as a retreat from its earlier, stricter proposals.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Reintroduces Intraday Trading to Boost Market Liquidity

16/07/2026

BSEC has approved the measure, but exchanges must first overcome significant technical and risk management hurdles before implementation.

Market Risk

Korea Proposes to Extend Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives

16/07/2026

The FSS is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend its existing guidance for another year, affecting firms with large derivatives portfolios.

Structural Regulation

FCA Proposes Major Rule Overhaul for UK Asset Managers

16/07/2026

The proposals aim to simplify reporting, modernise post-Brexit rules for alternative funds, and save the industry an estimated GBP 128 million annually

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Permits Lump-Sum Pension Payouts After Court Ruling

16/07/2026

The new policy provides legal certainty and greater flexibility for pension fund members following two key Constitutional Court decisions.