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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

    30/01/2026

    New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

    Enforcement

    China Executes Scam Kingpins From Billion-dollar Myanmar Fraud Network

    30/01/2026

    The executions are part of Beijing’s crackdown on cross-border cyber-fraud syndicates that authorities say are responsible for tens of billions of dollars in losses annually.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

    30/01/2026

    The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

    30/01/2026

    New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

    Trending

    China Eases Key 'Three Red Lines' Rule for Property Debt - Reports

    30/01/2026

    Reports that Beijing has ended its restrictive leverage metrics for developers fuel a market rally, signalling a major policy shift.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen Exchange to Enhance Delivery of Critical Market Information

    29/01/2026

    The move aims to address system failures and ensure timely delivery of regulatory updates to maintain market fairness and transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh to Tighten Corporate Lending Rules to Develop Bond Market

    29/01/2026

    The central bank will enforce strict single borrower limits to tackle NPLs, reduce reliance on bank financing, and encourage more bond issuance.

    Sanctions

    US Includes Asia-Based Firms in New Iran Shadow Fleet Sanctions

    28/01/2026

    OFAC designated entities in India, the UAE and Oman as well as nine vessels for their role in transporting Iranian oil.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

    28/01/2026

    A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan FSC Fines Shin Kong Life for Control and Data Breaches

    27/01/2026

    The insurer was penalised for significant internal control failures in its real estate operations and for violating data protection laws.

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