Markets & Infrastructure

Supervision & Enforcement

BSEC Orders Vanguard Asset Management to Refund $1.7m

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BSEC has penalised the asset manager and its trustee, and referred its auditor for action over illegal investments in non-listed companies.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Announced Plans to Pursue Crypto Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

KRX has announced plans to introduce virtual asset derivatives as part of a strategy to develop Busan into a global financial hub.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India: HDFC Bank Governance Review Finds No Major Lapses - Reports

By Editors | 11/05/2026

An internal review at India’s largest private lender reportedly found no material governance failures, clearing the way for the CEO’s reappointment.

Trading & Investment

Institutional Investors Call for Deeper Reforms to China Bond Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2026

China has opened its onshore government bond futures market to qualified foreign investors, but market participants cite significant constraints.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Gold Hub Ambitions with Futures Relaunch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2026

Hong Kong is set for a fresh attempt at launching gold futures, backed by a government-led push to build a complete trading and physical settlement ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

India Streamlines Process, Shortens Timeline for Foreign Investment Approvals

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The new paperless framework aims to streamline investment processing but extends the previous 10-week deadline and retains strict security checks for sensitive sectors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Regulator Mandates 14-Week Training for New Bankers

By Editors | 11/05/2026

BB issued new guidelines requiring a 14-week training programme for all entry-level officials to standardise professional competency and ethics.

Trading & Investment

Dhaka Stock Exchange to Launch Open-End Mutual Fund Platform

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The new web-based system will be integrated into the alternative trading board, enabling online creation and redemption of fund units.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.