Markets & Infrastructure

    Data Privacy

    China Loosens Rules on Use of Digital Trade Documents, Data Transfers

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

    Ten government bodies have jointly issued new rules to promote and standardise the use of electronic documents in trade and finance.

    Structural Regulation

    China Widens Scope of Strategic Investors for Listed Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

    New rules allow pension funds, mutual funds and insurers to act as strategic investors, enabling them to bring more ‘patient capital’ into the market.

    Trading & Investment

    Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Proposes Overhaul of Regulation Governing Futures Companies

    By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

    New rules would bring derivatives trading and market-making in-house to licensed firms and impose stricter capital and ownership rules.

    Trading & Investment

    India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX to Overhaul Listing Rules for Structured Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    HKEX is updating issuer eligibility and product requirements following a market consultation, with changes taking effect from May 2026.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Launches First Phase of CHESS Replacement Project

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    ASX has launched the new clearing component of its CHESS system, with the second phase for settlement services targeted for 2029.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    South Korea, US to Bolster AML Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    Finance chiefs finalised a critical minerals framework and shared concerns over won volatility, while FIUs agreed to enhance information sharing to combat illicit finance.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

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