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    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Directs KRX to Enhance Delisting and Surveillance Mechanisms

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    Regulator directs KRX to accelerate delisting of underperforming firms and enhance market surveillance, signalling a push for market integrity.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Revises Technical Glitch Framework for Stock Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

    SEBI has updated the technical glitch rules to streamline reporting, limit obligations for small brokers, and enhance operational efficiency in trading systems.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

    By Editors | 12/01/2026

    The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.

    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Forms Working Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

    The working group will develop a short- and long-term technology roadmap MIIs, focusing on emerging digital solutions including AI, DLT and tokenisation.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

    By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

    The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.

    Market Data & Technology

    Korea: KSD and KRX Launch Real-Time Securities Data Sharing System

    By Mark Johnston | 31/12/2025

    The KSD and KRX have operationalised the first phase of a joint project to standardise issuance and distribution data, aiming to eliminate manual processing inefficiencies.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Set to Completely Phase Out JIBOR on 1 January

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    Bank Indonesia will retire the JIBOR benchmark on 1 January, completing a multi-year shift to a transaction-based rate.

    Structural Regulation

    China Overhauls Interbank FX Market Rules, Tightens Oversight

    By Editors | 29/12/2025

    New regulations introduce a comprehensive supervisory framework, stricter conduct rules, and formalise data management for all market participants.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

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