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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time
02/02/2026
The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.
Securities / Derivatives
China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform
02/02/2026
An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.
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.
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