Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

China Toughens Penalties for Accounting Fraud in Major Law Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 02/07/2026

The revised law doubles maximum fines for fraudulent reports, introduces lifetime bans, and extends liability to clients who collude with auditors.

Market Data & Technology

JPX Expands Securities Data Platform with Depository Centre

By Editors | 02/07/2026

Japan's securities depository will add its data to a new industry platform aimed at automating back-office operations for firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Hong Kong and Türkiye Central Banks Sign Fintech Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and collaboration on financial innovation, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two jurisdictions.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Amends Exchange Rules for Structured Products

By Editors | 02/07/2026

HKEX, with SFC approval, is updating its rulebook to align definitions and cross-references for structured products, effective 1 July 2026.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes Uniform Consent Rules, Wider Conflict Checks for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2026

The regulator plans to standardise investor approval thresholds and replace the term ‘associate’ with ‘related party’ to improve transparency and conflict management.

Market Abuse

KRX Boosts Whistleblower Rewards to Combat Market Abuse

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The bourse has raised its reward cap and will now pay whistleblowers who were party to misconduct in a bid to spur more reporting.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Expands Export Controls on Japanese Defence and Tech Firms

By Mark Johnston | 02/07/2026

China has added 40 more entities to its trade restriction lists, citing Japan’s "remilitarisation" and escalating a regulatory tit-for-tat between the two nations.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Overhaul Board Lot Framework to Boost Market Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2026

The exchange will standardise board lot sizes and introduce new value thresholds in a phased rollout designed to improve market efficiency and accessibility.

Structural Regulation

Korea Steps Up Shift to KOFR with New Bank and Swap Targets

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The FSS is accelerating the transition away from CD rates by setting mandatory KOFR usage targets for floating rate notes and interest rate swaps.