Markets & Infrastructure

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.

Cloud & Infrastructure

India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Set to Implement Reforms to Hire Purchase Framework

By Editors | 17/03/2026

New rules effective 1 June will mandate a reducing balance method and introduce goodwill discounts for existing loan holders.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong IA to Redefine 'Mainland Visitor' for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

Proposal would allow remote policy signing for talent scheme arrivals and overseas residents to attract high-net-worth clients.

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Ban Subsidiary IPOs to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 17/03/2026

The government plans to prohibit dual listings to protect shareholders, though the details are not yet finalised.

Cryptocurrency

ASIC Warns on Gen Z Against Taking Crypto Advice from Social Media, AI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

ASIC highlights risks from unregulated digital sources as new report shows surge in youth crypto ownership and speculative trading.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka SEC Details Regulatory Framework Under New Act

By Editors | 17/03/2026

Regulator outlined a master plan to modernise the capital market, focusing on investor protection, transparency, and global alignment.

Structural Regulation

Korea's IBK Drives KOSDAQ Reform with Dual-Track Push

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

IBK and the Korea Venture Capital Association are separately mobilising capital and lobbying for structural reform to revitalise the KOSDAQ market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.