Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

HKEX Issues Guidance on Investor ID, Northbound Data and Risk Controls

By Editors | 02/07/2026

Compliance bulletin offers guidance on obligations regarding investor ID, Stock Connect data, risk management for large trades, and dealings with suspended firms.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Forms Expert Group to Review Debenture Trustee Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2026

The regulator has established a panel to conduct a comprehensive review of the 1993 regulations governing debenture trusteeship activities.

Trading & Investment

Korea FSS Orders Broker to Compensate Wrap Account Losses

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The ruling sets a key precedent, holding a firm liable for breaching fiduciary duties by using client funds to cover other accounts' losses.

Structural Regulation

China Toughens Penalties for Accounting Fraud in Major Law Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 02/07/2026

The revised law doubles maximum fines for fraudulent reports, introduces lifetime bans, and extends liability to clients who collude with auditors.

Market Data & Technology

JPX Expands Securities Data Platform with Depository Centre

By Editors | 02/07/2026

Japan's securities depository will add its data to a new industry platform aimed at automating back-office operations for firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Türkiye Central Banks Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and collaboration on financial innovation, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two jurisdictions.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Amends Exchange Rules for Structured Products

By Editors | 02/07/2026

HKEX, with SFC approval, is updating its rulebook to align definitions and cross-references for structured products, effective 1 July 2026.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes Uniform Consent Rules, Wider Conflict Checks for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2026

The regulator plans to standardise investor approval thresholds and replace the term ‘associate’ with ‘related party’ to improve transparency and conflict management.

Market Abuse

KRX Boosts Whistleblower Rewards to Combat Market Abuse

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The bourse has raised its reward cap and will now pay whistleblowers who were party to misconduct in a bid to spur more reporting.