Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.

AI Risk & Governance

China to Require Approval for US Investment in Tech Firms - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

Regulators will restrict US capital in sensitive tech sectors without explicit government approval, a policy prompted by Meta’s now-blocked acquisition of AI startup Manus.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Widens Talent Pool for Futures Firm Auditors

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The FSC has amended rules to allow professionals with accounting firm audit experience to serve as internal auditors at futures firms.

Structural Regulation

Beijing Regulator Orders 205 Firms to Drop 'Financial Holding' Moniker

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The move is part of a broader campaign to enforce a strict licensing regime for financial holding companies established in 2020.

Cybersecurity

Korea Plans Pre-emptive Shift in Financial Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The FSS has announced a major policy shift, focusing on pre-emptive digital risk management, enhanced product disclosures, and stricter rules for financial firms.

Market Data & Technology

India's NSE to Double Nifty 50 Dissemination Frequency

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The move to a 250-millisecond refresh rate reflects growing derivatives volumes and the increasing need for faster data in a market with rising high-frequency trading activity.

Trading & Investment

China Expands Southbound ETF Connect with Eight New Funds

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

The expansion brings the total number of eligible ETFs to 31 and introduces the first fund offering mainland investors access to Korean technology stocks.

Trading & Investment

MAS Grants In-principle Nod to Robinhood for Brokerage Services

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The US retail brokerage has received initial approval from the MAS, a key step in its Asia-Pacific expansion plans.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Launches Retail Investment Drive, Signals Tax Incentives

By Editors | 28/04/2026

OJK launched a new programme to boost retail participation in mutual funds, with the finance minister hinting at fiscal support to deepen domestic capital markets.