Trading & Investment

Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.

Credit Risk

Korea Extends Covid-Era Debt Relief Fund, Tightens Rules on Distressed Debt Sales

02/01/2026

The fund, launched to help individual debtors, will now run until the end of 2026 with new restrictions on selling certain restructured loans.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

PEPs & Sanctions

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

Capital Adequacy

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Trading & Investment

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

31/12/2025

The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.