Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

    SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.

    Trading & Investment

    China Proposes Strict Derivatives Rules to Curb Speculation and Ring-Fence Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

    The CSRC draft mandates professional trader standards, bans listed firms from trading their own stock derivatives, and enforces mandatory trade reporting.

    KYC & CDD

    GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

    The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Canada, China Revive Financial Talks, Ease Trade Tensions

    By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

    New agreement establishes a financial working group to coordinate on AML and capital flows while resetting tariff rules for strategic sectors.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

    The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Sets Tight Deadline for Ho Chi Minh City Financial Hub

    By Editors | 19/01/2026

    The government will launch a new arbitration centre and specialised court as it develops a regulatory framework to attract global finance.

    CBDCs

    China's Digital Currency Projects Surge, mBridge Tops $55B

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026

    The cross-border payment platform has seen a 2,500-fold value increase, as China introduces new regulations and interest-bearing features for its domestic e-CNY.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

    Market Abuse

    China Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity to Ensure Market Stability

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    The CSRC vows to rigorously punish speculation and manipulation following work conference, approving margin hike to curb risks.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai Political Parties Propose Capital Market Overhaul to Restore Confidence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    Eight parties outlined plans to boost liquidity, tighten governance, and introduce new products, citing a severe decline in investor trust.

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