Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

US Senators Urge SEC to Scrutinise Chinese Firms' Use of VIEs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Lawmakers highlights national security and investor protection risks from opaque corporate structures used by Chinese companies to access US capital markets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Defines New Professional Framework for Investment Advisers

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The SAC has released its first-ever competency model for the country's nearly 87,000 investment advisers, pushing a shift from sales to fiduciary duty.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China's Trust Sector Move Away from 'Shadow Banking' Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Regulatory reforms are forcing China's trust industry away from shadow banking, with standardised assets now dominating portfolios even as firm profitability comes under pressure.

Operational Risk

FSS Korea Orders Real Estate Trusts to Rein in Risk, Boost Accountability

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

Regulator mandates preemptive provisions and warns against reckless growth ahead of new executive accountability rules taking effect in July.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Advancing Plans to Develop Fixed Income, FX, Commodities Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

HKEX's Gregory Yu outlines roadmap to develop Hong Kong's fixed income market, including plans for China bond futures and a push to attract more retail investors.

Structural Regulation

SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2026

The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Take 'Nuanced Approach" to Event Contracts, Tokenised Stocks

By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2026

SGX's Bill Gulya discusses plans to launch regional government bond futures, while taking a measured, regulator-led approach to tokenisation and prediction markets.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Pitches Deeper Financial Integration in Beijing Meetings

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

The visit focused on aligning with the 15th Five-Year Plan, reinforcing Hong Kong's "safe harbour" status and promoting new AI initiatives.

Structural Regulation

Penang Sets Up Task Force to Develop International Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The Malaysian state seeks to position itself as a tech and finance hub. A white paper outlining regulatory and ecosystem proposals will be published later this year.