Structural Regulation

China Revamps Securities Rules, Pushes 'Five Major Areas' Focus

07/07/2026

The Securities Association of China has released new professional testing standards and revised evaluation metrics for firms.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Declines to Probe Indonesia Sovereign Bond Protections

07/07/2026

Civil society groups raised money laundering concerns over legal immunity for bondholders, but the FATF will not investigate the new law.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Tables Bill to Hike Penalties for Tax Adviser Misconduct

07/07/2026

The proposed legislation follows the PwC tax leaks scandal and includes significantly increased financial penalties and expanded regulator powers to deter misconduct.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Delists Four Indian Firms From Russia Sanctions List

07/07/2026

The companies were removed after being sanctioned in 2024 for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Russia.

Market Data & Technology

BSE India to Directly License Market Data Globally From 2027

07/07/2026

BSE will end its 13-year market data partnership with Deutsche Börse, bringing international client licensing in-house.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Shareholding Rules for Mature Internet-Only Banks

07/07/2026

The FSC has relaxed ownership rules for digital banks after three years of operation to help them raise capital and attract diverse investors.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Asset Recovery Efforts Stalled by ACC Leadership Vacuum

07/07/2026

A four-month leadership void at the Anti-Corruption Commission has halted new prosecutions and frozen international efforts to repatriate stolen assets.

Market Risk

Japan Shifts to ‘Ambush’ Intervention Tactics to Counter Yen Speculators

07/07/2026

Japanese authorities are reportedly moving away from telegraphed warnings towards surprise interventions to raise the cost of shorting the yen.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Lithium Carbonate Futures to Global Investors

07/07/2026

The move allows foreign traders direct access to yuan-denominated lithium carbonate contracts, aiming to solidify China's influence over the key battery material.