Market Abuse

Australia Orders Forced Share Divestment in DGR Global Over Disclosure Breaches

02/11/2026

Australia's Takeovers Panel has ordered the forced sale of DGR Global shares following severe breaches of takeover and disclosure laws.

Sustainable Finance

DBS, Maybank, IFC Develop Financing Framework for Johor Energy Project

02/11/2026

The working group will assess bankability, regulatory requirements and risk allocation for the USD 6 billion Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor.

Trading & Investment

China Launches First Regional Power Market to Advance National Unified Trading

02/11/2026

China has officially launched its southern regional power market, integrating five provinces under unified trading rules to optimise energy allocation.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes Five-Year Extension for Tax Advice Exemption

02/11/2026

ASIC is consulting on a proposal to renew an instrument allowing financial licensees to provide limited tax advice.

Supervision & Enforcement

SC Malaysia Probes Zetrix AI Amid Sukuk Breach

02/11/2026

The regulator is investigating Zetrix AI as the firm faces a MYR 2 billion sukuk covenant breach and a government lawsuit over unremitted revenue.

Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka’s Resus Energy Lists Green Bond on Luxembourg Exchange

02/11/2026

The LKR 1 billion bond’s dual listing expands international visibility for renewable energy financing, marking a first for a Sri Lankan non-financial corporate issuer.

Alternative Markets

China Lists First Water Infrastructure REIT on Shenzhen Exchange

02/11/2026

The listing marks a regulatory breakthrough in securitising state-owned water assets, offering a new model for infrastructure financing.

Trading & Investment

Capital Market Research Institutes in Korea and Japan Deepen Ties

02/11/2026

The partnership provides for joint research, information sharing and researcher exchanges, with a focus on corporate governance, market valuations and policy effectiveness.

Structural Regulation

Alibaba Wins Preliminary Injunction Against US Lobbying Restrictions

02/11/2026

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Pentagon rule that restricted defence contractors from sharing lobbyists with the Chinese technology giant.