Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Trading & Investment

China Finalises New Rules on Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

KYC & CDD

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.

Trading & Investment

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.