Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

HKEX Alerts Stock Connect Participants to China Trading Rule Changes

By Editors | 11/05/2026

HKEX has advised Stock Connect participants to prepare for trading rule amendments set to take effect on 6 July 2026.

Payments & Settlements

India, Vietnam to Link Payments, Deepen Central Bank Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The two nations have signed key agreements on central bank cooperation and payments, as India pushes to update its trade deal with ASEAN.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Flexible Rules for Insurer Management Qualifications

By Editors | 11/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to broaden the pool of eligible senior managers by replacing a fixed list of professional fields with a more adaptable framework.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Announced Plans to Pursue Crypto Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

KRX has announced plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives as part of a strategy to develop Busan into a global financial hub.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

By Editors | 11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Trading & Investment

Institutional Investors Call for Deeper Reforms to China Bond Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

China has opened its onshore government bond futures market to qualified foreign investors, but market participants cite significant constraints.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.