Markets & Infrastructure

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Simplifies Accreditation Requirements for AIF Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

    Fund managers can now accept investor commitments before formal accreditation, and net worth reporting requirements have been relaxed to ease compliance.

    Data Privacy

    Korea FSS Probes Coupang Financial Arms Over Data and Lending

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    The FSS is investigating potential data law breaches at Coupang Pay and unfair high-interest lending at Coupang Financial.

    Data Privacy

    Australia Urged to 'Rightsize' Open Banking to Unlock A$10bn Boost

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The government's top economic advisory body has called for simplifying the costly CDR before further expansion, a move welcomed by the fintech sector.

    Structural Regulation

    India Government Endorses Recommended Bankruptcy Reforms - Report

    By Editors | 13/01/2026

    The government has endorsed most panel recommendations on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code but will block the retroactive application of a key investor protection.

    Trading & Investment

    Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 13/01/2026

    As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Explores Launch of Asian Government Bond Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

    The exchange has held preliminary talks with global banks on contracts linked to sovereign debt from India and Southeast Asia, targeting a possible rollout in 2026.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

    SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Revises Technical Glitch Framework for Stock Brokers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

    SEBI has updated the technical glitch rules to streamline reporting, limit obligations for small brokers, and enhance operational efficiency in trading systems.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

    By Editors | 12/01/2026

    The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.

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