Alternative Markets

Thailand Proposes Dual-Class Shares, Launches New Tech Funding Vehicles

18/09/2026

Regulators have launched a THB 1 billion PE Trust and proposed legal reforms to support deep-tech and startup listings.

Trading & Investment

LME to Launch Shanghai Steel Contract in October

18/09/2026

The London Metal Exchange will for the first time list a futures contract based on a mainland Chinese commodity price.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Approves 50 Applications Under Redomiciliation Regime

18/09/2026

Hong Kong has approved 50 inward company redomiciliation applications, as the financial hub strengthens its regulatory frameworks and tax incentives.

Structural Regulation

RBI Blocks Tata Sons Deregistration, Forcing IPO Decision

18/09/2026

The RBI has rejected Tata Sons’ bid to exit the NBFC framework and filed a court caveat over the mandatory listing requirement.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Request Puts Pressure on Thai Regulators

18/09/2026

US congressional request to investigate and sanction 28 targets over alleged links to transnational scam networks has prompted tighter scrutiny in Thailand.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh FIU Tightens AML Controls for Capital Market Firms

18/09/2026

Capital market intermediaries must establish dedicated AML units and strengthen controls covering customer verification, beneficial ownership, transaction monitoring and reporting.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSA Japan Probes Sony Life Over Sales Misconduct

18/09/2026

The regulator has launched an on-site inspection of Sony Life Insurance following revelations of customer fraud exceeding JPY 180 million.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong: Anchorpoint and PwC Launch Tokenised Money Programme

18/09/2026

A new industry initiative aims to accelerate the adoption and practical application of regulated tokenised money and stablecoins in Hong Kong.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Bangladesh Jails Wife of Former Central Bank Deputy Governor

18/09/2026

A Dhaka court has sentenced Suparna Sur Chowdhury to two years in prison for failing to submit an asset declaration.