Markets & Infrastructure

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

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves China's First REITs Backed by Commercial Properties

By Editors | 27/04/2026

Regulators have registered four publicly offered funds backed by retail and office assets, marking a significant expansion of the country’s C-REIT pilot scheme.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Credit Risk

Australian Court Fines Non-Bank Lender AUD 1.55 Million for Law Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The penalty follows a court finding that the non-bank lender failed to properly assess the living expenses of vulnerable car loan applicants, undermining responsible lending laws.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

Cryptocurrency

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.