Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Rolls Out 18-point Roadmap to Cement Global Metals Pricing Influence

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

Authorities in China’s financial hub unveil measures to integrate futures and spot markets, aiming to align pricing power with the nation’s dominance in production and consumption.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA to Propose Allowing Crypto ETFs on Stock Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

Regulators are considering legal and tax reforms that would allow crypto ETFs, with major financial firms already preparing products.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Doubles Yuan Liquidity Facility to CNY 200 Billion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The move, supported by the PBOC, aims to meet strong lender demand and deepen Hong Kong’s offshore yuan market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea’s FSS Initiates Sanction Proceedings Against Stonebridge Capital

By Mark Johnston | 27/01/2026

The regulator has issued an inspection opinion letter to the private equity firm, casting doubt over its current fundraising targets.

Trading & Investment

SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Stablecoins

Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

By Editors | 27/01/2026

Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.