Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.

Trading & Investment

KRX and Retail Investors Clash Over Trading Hour Extension Plan

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX is pushing to extend stock trading hours, citing global competition, but faces stiff opposition from retail investor groups who fear an uneven playing field.

Trading & Investment

LSEG Sees ‘Enormous Potential’ in China-UK Market Connectivity

By Editors | 27/04/2026

LSEG's China president has called for deeper collaboration in market infrastructure and regulatory alignment between the two nations.

Stablecoins

KuCoin Launches Mastercard-Linked Crypto Card Under AFSL Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The launch, enabled by a partnership with principal Mastercard member Immersve, follows Kucoin's 2025 AUSTRAC registration and operates within the AFSL framework.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Overhauls Foreign Fund Tax Credit System

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The tax authority has ended its “advance refund” system for foreign fund taxes, shifting the filing responsibility from financial firms directly to high-income investors.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Exchange Publishes Guide to Attract Foreign Company IPOs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The TSE has released a comprehensive handbook detailing pathways and requirements for overseas firms to list in Japan, aiming to boost cross-border offerings.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Exchange Releases New Rules for ChiNext Board Reform

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The new rules aim to improve market inclusiveness for innovative companies and strengthen corporate governance standards on the Nasdaq-style board.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Insurance Sales Rules for Elderly, HNW Clients

By Editors | 27/04/2026

FSC amended rules to streamline sales processes, offering exemptions from recordings and callbacks for certain client segments to improve operational efficiency.

Climate Risk

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations