Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Japanese Insurer for Overcharging Customers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance overcharged more than 5,000 customers due to system failures, prompting a regulatory call for better industry-wide controls.

Tokenisation

KOFIA Restructures to Support Capital Market, Digital Assets

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

KOFIA is establishing a new “K-Capital Market Division” and a new Digital Strategy Team, while moving to strengthen its influence on policy and regulation.

Structural Regulation

Chinese President Xi Jinping Details 'Financial Powerhouse' Vision

By Editors | 03/02/2026

President Xi outlines six core elements for financial strength, including achieving global reserve currency status for the Chinese yuan.

Trading & Investment

SFC Official Outlines Planned Reforms to Boost REIT Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

The SFC is streamlining listing rules, planning a new M&A framework, and prioritising REIT Connect to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Clears NSE IPO After Nearly Nine-year Wait

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The regulator has granted NSE a no-objection certificate after years of scrutiny over governance lapses, co-location practices, and ownership concerns.

Trading & Investment

UK, China to Relaunch Economic Dialogue, Explore Asset Management Link

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

A new cross-border scheme is under consideration alongside enhanced stock connect and revived dialogues following a high-level UK visit to Beijing.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Launches New Industry Body for Credit Recovery Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The association will set professional standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure licensed agencies operate within the regulatory framework.

Payments & Settlements

Korea Issues Guidelines on Offshore Bond Settlement via ICSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

New rules clarify scope, tax, and reporting obligations for local firms trading government bonds with foreign investors offshore ahead of WGBI inclusion.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Promotes 'Asia Innovation Capital' Programme to Propel Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The FSC aims to support strategic industries, enhance fundraising channels, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Taiwan’s role as a regional innovation financing hub.