ESG / Sustainability

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

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 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.

Capital / Liquidity

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 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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

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.