Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

Tokenisation

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.

DeFi & Web3

Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.

Operational Risk

China Imposes Lifelong Accountability for Government Investment

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules aim to curb reckless spending and manage debt risks by holding officials personally responsible for project decisions throughout their lifetime.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Cancels First Broker-Dealer Licence in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The action against String AI IFSC follows findings of inadequate infrastructure, unpermitted business activities, and non-cooperation with the exchange.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.

Operational Risk

Taiwan's Taishin Securities Faces Probe After Post-Merger System Outages

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

The brokerage, now Taiwan's fourth-largest, suffered two system failures following its merger with MasterLink, leading to thousands of incorrect trades and a regulatory investigation.

Structural Regulation

India Lists Banks Authorised for Bullion Imports, Easing Supply Uncertainty

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

The new directive authorises 17 banks to import precious metals until March 2029, ending a temporary halt in shipments.

Cybersecurity

Korea Divided on Breach Reporting Law for E-commerce Firms

By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

A legislative proposal to mandate that e-commerce firms report security breaches to financial authorities faces resistance from the regulator and industry.