Markets & Infrastructure

Tokenisation

South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

Trading & Investment

Nasdaq Targets APAC Investors With 23-hour Trading Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

Proposal for near-continuous trading includes new client risk disclosures and significant operational changes for firms connecting from Asian time zones.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.

Market Abuse

SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Targets 24-Hour Market by December 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

KRX will introduce 12-hour stock trading from as early as June, with plans for 24-hour derivatives trading and a T+1 settlement cycle.