Markets & Infrastructure

KYC & CDD

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Mandates Stricter Vigilance Reporting for State Bank Directors

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The finance ministry's directive follows repeated lapses in disclosing adverse information on board-level executives at public sector financial institutions.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.

Trading & Investment

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

PEPs & Sanctions

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Trading & Investment

China Expands REITs Market with Commercial Property Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Regulators roll out a unified framework to activate commercial assets, with exchanges streamlining review processes and waiving fees to boost participation.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.