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Structural Regulation

Japan Moves to Block Sales of Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/08/2026

The regulator says distributing overseas ETFs linked to Japanese stocks is not in the public interest due to risks of amplified market volatility.

PEPs & Sanctions

US to Cut Banque Misr UAE From Dollar System Over Iran Links

By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2026

FinCEN has proposed a rule to block the bank's five UAE branches from US correspondent accounts, alleging they facilitated an extensive Iranian shadow banking network.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Explores Merging GEM With Main Board Under New Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2026

The exchange is reportedly planning a new listing chapter to absorb the struggling growth market and attract smaller, pre-profit firms.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Debates Scrapping 'One Exchange, One Bank' Crypto Rule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2026

A legislative proposal to allow crypto exchanges to partner with multiple banks is before parliament, but financial regulators are urging a cautious approach.

AI Risk & Governance

Hong Kong Regulators Announce First Cohort for GenAI Sandbox++

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2026

Thirty financial institutions have been selected to test 36 generative AI use cases in an expanded cross-regulator sandbox initiative.

Liquidity Risk

New Bank Indonesia Governor Confirmed for Full Five-Year Term

By Editors | 28/08/2026

Parliament backs the sole nominee, who pledges to safeguard central bank independence while supporting President Prabowo's growth agenda.

Alternative Markets

Australia FSC Sets Mandatory Standards for Private Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2026

New rules will require fund managers and super funds to lift governance, valuation, and transparency practices in the growing private markets sector.

AI Risk & Governance

Australian Regulators Urge Financial Firms to Act on Frontier AI Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2026

APRA and ASIC have told financial entities to move beyond awareness and take decisive action to bolster their resilience against fast-moving, AI-driven threats.

Tokenisation

Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto ETF, Custody Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2026

The proposals would allow Thai-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs while broadening access to qualified foreign digital asset custodians.