Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Editors | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Structural Regulation

SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

By Editors | 01/04/2026

SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

Cryptocurrency

Vietnam Finalises Crypto Tax Rules, Proposes Levy on Unlisted Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Vietnam will apply a 0.1 percent personal income tax on the value of each digital asset transaction, and 20 percent on profits from the transfer of shares in unlisted companies.

Structural Regulation

Korea Sets 2030 Deadline to Phase Out CD Rate in Major Benchmark Reform

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

Regulators will accelerate the adoption of the KOFR risk-free rate while unwinding the CD rate and KORIBOR benchmarks.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

DMIST to Finalise Execution Source Code Standard in 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The derivatives standards body has outlined its 2026 priorities in its annual report, focusing on finalising key standards and driving adoption across the industry.

Structural Regulation

China Eases Refinancing Rules for 'Light-Asset' Tech Firms

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The change allows qualifying Main Board companies to exceed the 30 percent cap on using fundraising proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

Market Abuse

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

Payments & Settlements

Cambodia and Singapore Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-Border QR Payment Link

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The now fully interoperable system allows two-way payments, a key step in the ASEAN regional payment connectivity initiative.