Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    JPMorgan, DBS Secure China Interbank Bond Underwriting Licence

    By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

    The US bank is one of two foreign lenders granted a general lead underwriting licence for corporate bonds in China.

    Market Infrastructure

    US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

    The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

    The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

    By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

    The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

    SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.

    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.

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