Market Abuse

Cryptocurrency

Korea Proposes Changes to Crypto Market Investigation Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC plans to expand its unfair trading investigation committee and adjust criteria for imposing penalties on misconduct.

Market Abuse

India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.

Market Abuse

CSRC Clarifies Short-Swing Trading Rules, Easing Path for Institutional Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

New regulations provide key exemptions for professional investors and clarify calculation standards, aiming to curb insider trading while encouraging long-term capital.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Vows Sweeping Capital Market Reforms and Tougher Oversight

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

CSRC chairman Wu Qing outlined plans to ease listing rules for innovative firms, crack down on fraud, and enhance investor protection to bolster market confidence.

Market Abuse

OJK Indonesia Freezes $859m in Shares in Mirae Asset Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Regulators allege a 7,150 percent price surge in BEBS shares was driven by insider trading, IPO manipulation and fictitious transactions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s FSA Reviews Memecoin Using PM’s Name, Takaichi Denies Involvement

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Japan’s FSA is investigating potential rule breaches after a Solana-based memecoin linked to PM Sanae Takaichi briefly surged in value and then collapsed.

Structural Regulation

Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSEC Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Whistleblower Protection Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

New regulations aim to shield whistleblowers from retaliation while enhancing transparency in Bangladesh's financial sector.