Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Stablecoins

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Permit Family Credit Cards for Minors, Streamline Finance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

Proposals would allow family credit cards for children over 12, let finance firms broker leasing products, and clarify licensing review rules.

Structural Regulation

China Weighs Higher Threshold for Allowing Domestic Firms to List in HK

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

China is considering raising compliance bars, including a minimum market capitalisation, to stem a flood of low-quality IPO applications in Hong Kong from mainland firms.

Liquidity Risk

RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.

Structural Regulation

US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.