Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Eases Stock Market Access Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Vietnam now allows foreign investors to place stock orders via global brokers, a reform aimed at boosting foreign inflows and aligning with international standards.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Opens Door for Discretionary Mandates to Invest in Private Equity

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

The FSC has set strict due diligence, disclosure requirements, and a 40% combined exposure cap for PE and commodity investments in discretionary accounts.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eases Rules to Support Liquidity in Algo Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

SEBI has updated its Order‑to‑Trade framework, easing penalties for certain algorithmic orders and supporting liquidity in equity and derivatives markets.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Speed Up Delisting of 'Zombie Firms' on KOSDAQ Market

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Regulators are tightening market rules to tackle unfair trading and purge non-viable companies from the KOSDAQ.

Structural Regulation

WFE Unveils New Index for Benchmarking Global IPO Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The new "Listing Stringency Index" tracks IPO rules worldwide, showing how exchanges balance investor safeguards with market access.

Trading & Investment

ASX Announces Plans to Launch New Fixed Income Futures Contracts

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The new cash-settled contracts, tracking Australian sovereign and credit indices, aim to expand risk management tools for market participants.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Cap Bank Chief Tenures, Mandate Special Shareholder Vote

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Regulators plan a six-year cap and a two-thirds approval requirement for reappointment to break up "emperor-like management" at top banks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Targeting Non-Bank Risks, Crypto and Payments in 2026 Agenda

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The work plan includes assessments on AI adoption, stablecoin risks and crisis preparedness, as regulators seek to adapt oversight to evolving financial markets.