Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Tables Bill for OECD Crypto Tax Reporting Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

The new legislation will require crypto-asset service providers to report transaction information to tax authorities starting in 2027.

Structural Regulation

Schroders to Exit Wholly-Owned China Fund Business

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

The UK asset manager is transferring its onshore mutual funds to Neuberger Berman and seeking a buyer for its licence.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Raise Stamp Duty for Luxury Property

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

The measure raises the levy on residential properties over HKD 100 million, aiming to boost revenue despite concerns over market impact and attracting investment.

Structural Regulation

Australia Defends Contentious Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

By Editors | 22/05/2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget measures will fix a “broken” housing market and improve fairness, despite criticism from investors and political opponents.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korea’s FSS Probes IBK Securities Over Real Estate Fund Losses

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2026

The investigation follows investor complaints of mis-selling after several private real estate funds and bonds incurred significant or total losses amid a market downturn.

Cryptocurrency

ASIC Licenses Crypto Firm Block Earner Despite Ongoing Court Battle

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2026

ASIC has granted a crypto firm its first credit licence, even as it continues to sue the company in the nation's highest court over a separate product.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes Scrapping Centralised Hub for Institutional Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2026

The proposal aims to replace the two-decade-old centralised system with a decentralised API-based model to reduce concentration risk, costs, and processing delays.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Targets Leveraged ETFs, ‘Finfluencers’ in Consumer Protection Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2026

The regulator has voiced concerns over retail speculation and market volatility, unveiling pre-emptive measures for securities, insurance, and social media influencers.

Stablecoins

Kalshi, Polymarket Continue Accepting Indian Customers Despite Ban

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/05/2026

The platforms are onboarding Indian users despite a new law banning 'online money games' and a specific warning from MeitY.