Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK and IDX Chiefs Resign After US$80bn Market Rout

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The mass resignations follow an MSCI warning on transparency, prompting the government to announce a raft of urgent market reforms.

Structural Regulation

India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.

Trading & Investment

Laos Launches First Fund Management Firm to Stimulate Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The launch of first licensed fund management firm is expected to deepen Laos’ nascent capital market, broaden investment options and attract both domestic and foreign capital.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

By Editors | 02/02/2026

An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

Trading & Investment

China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

By Editors | 30/01/2026

New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

Market Abuse

NZX Proposes Rule Changes to Curb Wash Trades via Intermediaries

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The consultation clarifies how its 'Booking Purposes Only Transaction' service applies to the underlying clients of approved financial intermediaries.

Structural Regulation

Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

Structural Regulation

Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

By Editors | 30/01/2026

The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.