Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Japan Proposes Easing Rules for Professional Investor Status

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

FSA aims to boost funding for startups by relaxing the criteria for individuals to be classified as sophisticated investors.

Market Data & Technology

Bangladesh Replaces DIBOR With Transaction-Based Reference Rates

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

BB launches two new benchmarks, BOFR and DOMMR, from 15 April to enhance money market transparency and align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Cryptocurrency

BOK Calls for Crypto to Adopt Stock Market-Style Circuit Breakers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

BOK has urged the government to mandate stock market-style trading curbs for crypto exchanges following Bithumb's multi-billion dollar payout error.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.

Alternative Markets

Korea Details Mandates for National Growth Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

New rules cover investment targets, manager responsibilities, and incentives for sub-funds of the new 'National Growth Fund'.

Market Data & Technology

India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

Structural Regulation

SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

Market Abuse

RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.