Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea Set to Finalise Rules Around Dual Listings Ban

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

New rules will curb the practice of listing subsidiaries to protect minority shareholders, with detailed criteria expected in early June.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam, Thailand to Deepen Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

Regulators from both nations have agreed to share expertise on digital assets and gold derivatives, while finance ministries discussed adapting to the global minimum tax.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Allow Stamp Duty Payment in Yuan

By Editors | 02/06/2026

The proposed amendment, part of a broader push to bolster the city's offshore CNY market, will allow investors to pay stamp duty in yuan for dual-counter stock transactions.

Sustainable Finance

India Amends CSR Rules to Permit Social Stock Exchange Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/06/2026

Corporates can now channel up to 10 percent of their CSR budget into non-profit instruments, gaining an exemption from project impact assessment rules.

Structural Regulation

BSP Mandates New Digital Reporting Regime for Money Service Businesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The new framework requires money service businesses, including virtual asset service providers, to submit financial reports in XML format starting late 2026.

Structural Regulation

China Brokers Directed to Shape Positive Stock Market Narrative - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

The Securities Association of China has updated its evaluation criteria, requiring research to support national strategies and bolster confidence in domestic equities.

Trading & Investment

KRX Completes Latest Rebalancing of Korea Value-up Index

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

For the first time, the Korea Value-up Index is now composed exclusively of firms that have disclosed corporate value-up plans.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Delays Orion Cash Platform API Launch to Q3 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The launch of new real-time clearing data application programming interfaces (APIs) has been pushed back to ensure market readiness.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Prudential Japan Faces JPY 5.5bn Compensation Bill Amid Misconduct Probe

By Editors | 02/06/2026

Financial losses are mounting as the insurer sets aside billions for client restitution, prompting an extended sales halt and deeper regulatory scrutiny.