Markets & Infrastructure

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    KOFIA Launches Forum to Chart 10-Year Capital Market Blueprint

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    An industry-led forum will develop long-term growth strategies and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and tackling the 'Korea Discount'.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FSS Korea Overhauls Executive Pay Disclosure Rules

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    The FSS has finalised rules requiring listed companies to link executive remuneration to corporate performance and provide greater detail on stock-based awards.

    Trading & Investment

    NZX Launches Equity Index Futures to Boost Market Liquidity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    NZX has launched S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures, aiming to provide new hedging tools and attract international investors.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Korea: K bank to Test Blockchain Infrastructure for Remittances

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    Partnership between K bank and Ripple will assess whether blockchain technology can improve the speed, cost-efficiency, and transparency of cross-border payments.

    Structural Regulation

    BlackRock Launches ASEAN Fund Under MAS’ EQDP Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    BlackRock launched a new systematic equity fund with a 50 percent Singapore allocation under the regulator's market development programme

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBI Widens Reporting Net for Global Rupee Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    The RBI finalised rules requiring authorised dealer banks to report their related parties' global over-the-counter INR derivative trades to a central repository.

    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.

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