Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Launch Open-End Mutual Fund Platform

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The new web-based system will be integrated into the alternative trading board, enabling online creation and redemption of fund units.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

Payments & Settlements

BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

By Editors | 10/05/2026

Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Launches Fund to Boost Capital Market Participation

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The industry-led initiative, backed by the securities regulator, aims to increase the country's investor base to 2.5 million through financial literacy and inclusion efforts.

Structural Regulation

China Amends Corporate Governance Rules for Delisted Firms

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2026

The CSRC has updated corporate governance rules for delisted companies and scrapped outdated rules for Hong Kong listings and futures firms.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Sets New Rules for Islamic Investment Products

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The regulation mandates a clear separation between risk-bearing investment products and traditional deposits to strengthen the Sharia banking sector's foundation.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation Performance Test

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2026

The Australian government is consulting on changes to its superannuation performance test, aiming to remove investment barriers while expanding the regime’s scope.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cambodia Secures Partnership With Abaxx to Develop Futures Exchange

By Editors | 08/05/2026

Abaxx will provide technical expertise and technology to help establish Cambodia's first domestic commodity derivatives market.

Alternative Markets

Korea Deploys Growth Fund for AI, Launches Retail Offering

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

A state-backed fund is injecting capital into ‘sovereign AI’ while a new retail tranche offers government loss protection to encourage public participation.