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    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Passes Landmark Law Mandating Treasury Share Cancellation

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2026

    The new law, part of a push to tackle the 'Korea discount', passed amid opposition and will be followed by further reforms targeting tax and shareholder rights.

    ESG / Sustainability

    South Korea Sets 2028 Start for Mandatory ESG Disclosure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

    The FSC unveiled a roadmap for ISSB-based reporting, a KRW 790 trillion funding plan, and new data platforms for banks.

    Sanctions

    NZ, UK, Canada Target Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with New Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    Coordinated measures target oil revenues and financial networks, with New Zealand designating 100 vessels and the UK sanctioning a New Zealand-based insurer.

    Market Infrastructure

    India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

    The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.

    Market Infrastructure

    Stablecoin Growth Fuels FX Volatility in Emerging Markets: HKMA Study

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    New research paper finds a direct link between USD stablecoin flows and exchange rate volatility, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

    Sanctions

    Cambodia Orders Panda Bank Liquidation Amid Illicit Finance Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

    The move follows the bank's deteriorating finances and reports linking it to a US-sanctioned firm accused of laundering billions for scam networks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korea Overhauls Savings Bank Rules, Tightens Grip on Large Lenders

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

    New measures aim to shift lending from real estate to the real economy while imposing stricter, bank-like rules on larger institutions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI’s Lending Curbs on Bank Funding to Hit Trading Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The RBI’s norms on bank funding for capital market activities are expected to squeeze trading firms, with smaller brokerages seen as most vulnerable.

    Sanctions

    Australian Sanctions on Russia Undermined by 'Blood Oil', Asset Loopholes

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2026

    A parliamentary inquiry has heard that loopholes for refined oil and hidden assets, plus weak enforcement, are undermining the sanctions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Group Confirms 29 May Launch for 24/7 Crypto Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

    Giovanni Vicioso says the launch is a direct response to client demand for weekend risk management and increasing activity from APAC participants.

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