Markets & Infrastructure

Reporting & Disclosures

Bangladesh to Halve Reporting Frequency for Listed Companies

By Editors | 08/07/2026

BSEC will scrap quarterly reporting in favour of half-yearly disclosures to reduce compliance burdens and align with international standards.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai, Shenzhen Exchanges Propose Major Refinancing Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 08/07/2026

New draft rules introduce a shelf registration system and tighten private placement requirements for listed companies.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Overhauls Personal Income Tax, Targets Digital Assets

By Editors | 08/07/2026

New personal income tax law introduces taxes on digital assets and offers new incentives for long-term fund investors.

Trading & Investment

India's NSE Seeks Approval to Launch New Cross-currency Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2026

The exchange has asked the central bank for permission to list non-rupee currency pairs, following a collapse in trading volumes since 2024.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea Probes Shinhan and Kiwoom Over Bond Mis-selling

By Editors | 08/07/2026

The regulator has launched on-site inspections into two brokerages following the default of broadcaster JTBC and complaints from retail investors.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea FSS Recommends Heavy Sanctions for PE Firm MBK Partners

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The private equity firm faces a potential business suspension over its management of the distressed retailer Homeplus, which harmed investors.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Passes Major Tax Reforms to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The government has cut dividend taxes, removed a key mutual fund investment limit, and created a new tiered system of corporate tax incentives to encourage public listings.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Officials Detail Next Steps for FIC Hub Ambition

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

Officials discussed new platforms, expanded quotas, and enhanced risk management tools to implement the city's fixed income and currency roadmap.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines to Rate FIs on Consumer Protection Under New Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2026

The BSP will assess firms based on their potential for consumer harm under a new risk-based model.