Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Capital Norms for NBFC Infrastructure Loans

02/01/2026

New rules introduce lower risk weights for high-quality projects, tied to specific repayment thresholds and lender protection criteria.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Enhance Underwriter Accountability with IPO Forecast Discrepancy Rules

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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Overhauls Securities Sanctions with New Decree

02/01/2026

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

Securities / Derivatives

China’s Beijing Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Bond Rules

02/01/2026

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

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.