Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Hold Off on Using Stabilisation Fund to Intervene in Stock Market

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The TWD 500 billion fund says it has no immediate plans to re-enter the market, citing strong economic fundamentals after booking significant profits.

Structural Regulation

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.

Market Data & Technology

New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

Structural Regulation

RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Enacts Sweeping New Powers to Counter Foreign Sanctions

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

The State Council has issued new regulations creating a framework to block foreign extraterritorial measures and penalise compliance within China.

Trading & Investment

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.