Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Exchanges Hike Metal Futures Margins to Curb Volatility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Regulators raise margin requirements and widen price limits for gold, silver, copper, and aluminium contracts effective 22 January.

Supervision & Enforcement

Korean Regulators Engaged in Public Feud Over Investigative Powers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Discussions on granting the FSS broader investigative rights are ongoing, but face internal disagreement over their scope.

Supervision & Enforcement

PBOC Fines Yinsheng Payment in Signal of Continued Sector Scrutiny

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2026

Yinsheng Payment has been fined over CNY 15 million, its third major penalty, signalling continued strict supervision of China's payments sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam Establishes Legal Framework for Domestic Carbon Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

New government decree outlines rules for trading, settlement, and a pilot phase with no service fees until the end of 2028.

Trading & Investment

NZX Secures Approval to Eliminate Market Orders, Amend Sweep Order Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Market participants will face new conduct requirements for sweep orders, with all changes effective from 20 February 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Taiwan Proposes Expanding Outsourcing Scope for Bank Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2026

The regulator aims to boost efficiency by allowing L/C examination to be outsourced, but only to intra-group entities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong Banks to Overhaul Services for Elderly, Disabled Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

New industry guidelines endorsed by the HKMA set an 18-month deadline for banks to implement wide-ranging accessibility enhancements.

Structural Regulation

Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2026

Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.