Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

Chinese Investment Platform Bans Accounts in Market Misinformation Crackdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2026

The move by Xueqiu, an online stock community, follows a regulatory penalty for market manipulation and a wider cleanup of unlicensed financial advice.

Structural Regulation

KakaoBank, SCBX Form Virtual Bank Joint Venture in Thailand

By Editors | 23/01/2026

The Korean internet bank will be the second-largest shareholder in a consortium seeking to launch a virtual bank in Thailand.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bursa Malaysia Adds Corporate Governance Ratings to MyBURSA Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The move gives investors direct access to governance assessments for listed companies, enhancing transparency and supporting more informed investment decisions.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The SEC is studying an end to its 2021 ban but plans to introduce higher capital requirements and other consumer protection measures.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Launches Initiative to Lure Asian Startups for IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The TSE is offering comprehensive support to attract foreign firms, positioning itself as an alternative to other regional hubs amid a competitive IPO market.

Structural Regulation

Korea’s FTC Fines Major Banks KRW 272 billion for LTV Collusion

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

KFTC ruled that four lenders exchanged sensitive information to restrict competition in the secured loan market, prompting legal challenges.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Court Charges Metals Exchange, Director Over Unlicensed Payment Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The court has charged the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange and its director over alleged unlicensed handling of overseas fund transfers.

Structural Regulation

SEBI, AMFI Discuss Lowering Fixed Costs for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

Discussions are focusing on reducing fixed costs including KYC and depository charges amid tighter expense ratio norms and brokerage caps that are squeezing margins.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Proposes Stricter Oversight of Electronic Payment Agents and Fee Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2026

The FSC aims to dismantle multi-level payment structures and enhance merchant fee transparency through targeted regulatory amendments.