Market Data & Technology

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.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Launches Tech Indices to Boost ETF Connect Scope

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2026

HKEX has launched two technology-focused indices and licensed five issuers, aiming to expand product options for mainland investors.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Conduct Mandatory Rehearsal for Spreads Reduction on 25 April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/04/2026

HKEX has scheduled a mandatory market rehearsal for late April as it prepares for Phase 2 of an initiative to reduce the minimum spreads permitted in the securities market.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Proposes Standardised Reporting to Measure Value Creation

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

GIFT City regulator launches consultation to standardise revenue reporting codes and introduce foreign currency expense reporting for financial services units.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Publishes Finalised Guidance for OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

ASIC has issued its updated regulatory guide, aligning local rules with global standards for data, identifiers, and removing the 'safe harbour' for delegated reporting.