Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Capital Adequacy

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Structural Regulation

China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.

Trading & Investment

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for AIF Compliance Officers

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

SEBI aims to raise professional standards amid rapid growth in the alternative investment fund sector.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Expand Gender Pay Gap Disclosures for Investment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

KOFIA will require major securities firms and asset management companies to disclose gender and position-based compensation data from January.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.