Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Payments & Settlements

Japan's SBI Remit Partners Tottori Bank for DLT Remittances

By Editors | 22/04/2026

The move expands a Ripple-powered payment network to 26 institutions, targeting low-value transfers for foreign workers amid rising compliance costs for traditional systems.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches National Programme to Boost Investor Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The initiative aims to train 550 individuals to encourage more informed and responsible retail participation in the capital market.

Emerging Prudential Risks

New BOK Chief Signals Major Overhaul of Stability, FX Frameworks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

Shin Hyun-song has outlined a new policy direction focused on a wider financial stability role, won internationalisation, and digital currency innovation.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Structural Regulation

China Brokerage Consolidation Deepens with State-Backed Merger

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

Orient Securities is set to acquire Shanghai Securities, creating a top-ten brokerage as Beijing continues its push to build globally competitive investment banks.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes to Allow 100% Foreign Ownership of Pension Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The government plans to amend pension laws to allow full foreign ownership and separate the national pension trust from direct regulatory oversight.