Markets & Infrastructure

Tokenisation

Korea Signals Tokenised Stocks to Be Taxed as Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2026

The finance ministry has clarified its view that tokenised stocks are securities, paving the way for immediate taxation pending a final ruling from regulators.

Supervision & Enforcement

ASX Admits Misleading Market on CHESS, Agrees A$20.5M Penalty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

ASX has settled legal proceedings with ASIC over 2022 misleading statements about its CHESS replacement project.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Budget Targets Capital Market, Banking Sector Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The budget proposes digital IPOs, faster settlement cycles and easier foreign fund repatriation, while highlighting deep challenges in the banking sector.

Structural Regulation

HKEX Identifies 'Egregious' Backdoor Listing, Orders Trading Suspension

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

HKEX has ruled that a consolidation by Minshang Creative Technology was a reverse takeover, and is ordering a trading suspension.

Trading & Investment

China Eases Stock Option Rules, Boosts Market Access

By Mark Johnston | 15/06/2026

New exchange guidelines introduce account interoperability between Shanghai and Shenzhen, raise position limits, and formalise access for qualified foreign investors.

Trading & Investment

SEBI, AMPI Propose Governance-led Growth Path for PMS Sector

By Editors | 15/06/2026

Regulator calls for greater transparency, investor protection, and expansion into smaller cities to build a resilient and trusted industry.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Regimes for Funds and Family Offices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2026

The bill expands eligible investments to include digital assets and private credit, and introduces new economic substance rules to attract investment and reinforce the city's hub status.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Longer-Term F&O, Bond Derivatives, AI Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The regulator plans to introduce longer-term derivatives, review short-selling rules, and issue detailed guidelines on the use of AI in capital markets.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Forms Industry Team for Retail ISO 20022 Harmonisation

By Editors | 15/06/2026

The central bank has named representatives from across the financial industry to lead the country's retail payments harmonisation project.