Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Institutional Investors Call for Deeper Reforms to China Bond Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

China has opened its onshore government bond futures market to qualified foreign investors, but market participants cite significant constraints.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Regulator Mandates 14-Week Training for New Bankers

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BB issued new guidelines requiring a 14-week training programme for all entry-level officials to standardise professional competency and ethics.

Trading & Investment

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Launch Open-End Mutual Fund Platform

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The new web-based system will be integrated into the alternative trading board, enabling online creation and redemption of fund units.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

Payments & Settlements

BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

By Editors | 10/05/2026

Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Launches Fund to Boost Capital Market Participation

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The industry-led initiative, backed by the securities regulator, aims to increase the country's investor base to 2.5 million through financial literacy and inclusion efforts.

Structural Regulation

China Amends Corporate Governance Rules for Delisted Firms

By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2026

The CSRC has updated corporate governance rules for delisted companies and scrapped outdated rules for Hong Kong listings and futures firms.