Markets & Infrastructure

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands REITs Market with Commercial Property Pilot

    By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

    Regulators roll out a unified framework to activate commercial assets, with exchanges streamlining review processes and waiving fees to boost participation.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

    Structural Regulation

    India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

    Capital Adequacy

    India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

    Structural Regulation

    China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.

    Trading & Investment

    New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for AIF Compliance Officers

    By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

    SEBI aims to raise professional standards amid rapid growth in the alternative investment fund sector.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.

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