Markets & Infrastructure

    Cryptocurrency

    Polymarket Prepares to Lobby for Japan Market Approval

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2026

    The prediction market platform is reportedly preparing a multi-year lobbying effort to have its products authorised, targeting government approval by 2030.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Sets Three-Year Limit for Suspended Issuers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

    SGX RegCo will delist suspended companies that fail to resolve underlying issues and resume trading within a three-year timeframe.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    ASIC Appeals Dismissal of Disclosure Case Against Software Firm Nuix

    By Editors | 25/05/2026

    ASIC has filed an appeal against a Federal Court decision that dismissed its case alleging continuous disclosure breaches and misleading conduct.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Proposes Major Overhaul of E-Trading Rules for Securities

    By Editors | 25/05/2026

    The draft circular introduces new rules for eKYC, API connectivity, and foreign investor access, aiming to modernise the country's legal framework.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Indian Regulators Strengthen Corporate Governance, ESG Standards

    By Editors | 25/05/2026

    India’s securities and corporate affairs bodies have signed an MOU to enhance capacity building, policy, and research on ESG and capital markets.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Introduce Dynamic Price Limits for Foreign ETF Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2026

    The new rules, effective from 6 July, will introduce a three-stage price limit and cooling-off periods to curb volatility and enhance market stability.

    Trading & Investment

    NCDEX to Launch India's First SEBI-Approved Weather Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

    India’s national commodity exchange is launching the country’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives, creating a new regulated asset class for hedging monsoon risk.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea: Opposition to Crypto Tax Plan Forces Parliamentary Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

    Public and academic opposition has forced a formal review of the planned 22 percent tax on virtual asset gains.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Price Discovery Rules for IPOs, Re-listed Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

    The regulator is seeking to curb artificial price suppression and excessive volatility by reforming the pre-open call auction mechanism for newly traded stocks.

    Market Abuse

    US SEC Approves Tougher Nasdaq Listing Rules for China-Based Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

    New rules establish a USD 25 million minimum offering size and restrict direct listings, citing heightened risks of market manipulation and fraud.

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