Markets & Infrastructure

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Stablecoins

AMRO Urges Regulators to Look Beyond Reserves in Stablecoin Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

New paper from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says focusing on reserves is not enough to protect users.

Supervision & Enforcement

Nippon Life India Arm to Settle Yes Bank AT-1 Bond Case: Report

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The settlement with SEBI will see the majority of funds returned directly to investors who suffered losses from the high-risk bonds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes New Rules for Handling Unpaid Client Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

SEBI has issued draft rules to streamline processes, clarify timelines, and provide flexibility for brokers handling client assets.