Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Market Infrastructure

China’s Revised Cyber Law Enters into Force with Stricter AI, Penalty Rules

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Financial institutions face fines of up to CNY 10 million under a new tiered penalty regime effective 1 January.

Market Infrastructure

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Market Infrastructure

India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Securities / Derivatives

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

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

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

Market Infrastructure

New BSP Paper Argues Against Demonetisation to Fight Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 31/12/2025

Discussion paper calls demonetisation a "blunt instrument" and urges broader institutional reforms to fight financial crime.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

By Editors | 31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.