Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Project Maps Path to Quantum-Ready, Scalable Payment Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2026

A new proof-of-concept explores a modular architecture to handle high volumes and future-proof financial market infrastructures against quantum threats.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

Structural Regulation

MSCI Pauses Indonesia Index Adjustments, Citing 'Investability Issues'

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The index provider has suspended additions and reclassifications of Indonesian stocks after identifying investability issues, as IDX moves to address data transparency and investor confidence.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Plans Consolidation of Four State-Backed Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

Taiwan’s government is moving to merge four asset management firms into a single USD 12 billion entity, aiming to address fragmentation, build scale and strengthen its financial sector.