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    Trading & Investment

    LSEG Sees ‘Enormous Potential’ in China-UK Market Connectivity

    By Editors | 27/04/2026

    LSEG's China president has called for deeper collaboration in market infrastructure and regulatory alignment between the two nations.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

    Structural Regulation

    MSCI Extends Indonesia Review, Keeps Index Curbs Amid Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

    The index provider will assess new ownership transparency and free float rules before lifting restrictions imposed over investability concerns.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Officials Urge Asian Bourses to Unite for Global Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2026

    At a major regional summit, Hong Kong’s finance chief called for a shift from competition to collaboration to attract investment.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.

    Operational Risk

    Taiwan's Taishin Securities Faces Probe After Post-Merger System Outages

    By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

    The brokerage, now Taiwan's fourth-largest, suffered two system failures following its merger with MasterLink, leading to thousands of incorrect trades and a regulatory investigation.

    Trading & Investment

    Nasdaq Receives Regulatory Approval for 23-Hour Trading Day

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

    The move aims to meet growing overnight trading demand from investors in regions like Asia, pending crucial upgrades to market data infrastructure.

    Market Data & Technology

    New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

    Market Data & Technology

    Bangladesh Replaces DIBOR With Transaction-Based Reference Rates

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    BB launches two new benchmarks, BOFR and DOMMR, from 15 April to enhance money market transparency and align with global standards.

    Market Data & Technology

    India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

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