Markets & Infrastructure

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    China and Brazil Launch Bond Market Connectivity Scheme

    By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

    Bank of Communications has been named the exclusive pilot bank for the new mechanism, which marks the first such link between China and another emerging market.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Advances Plan for Government-backed Tech Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    The new government-backed fund will require managers to allocate at least 25 percent of capital towards establishing production and manufacturing bases in the city.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    South Korea Sees Rapid Uptake of New Consumer Protection Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    In a review, the FSS found that financial firms are strengthening board oversight and CCO authority in response to new governance guidelines.

    Structural Regulation

    NZ FMA Penalises QEX Logistics, Founder for Financial Reporting Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has imposed significant civil penalties and a directorship ban for multi-year failures to file audited financial statements.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen's Futian District Partner on Financial Cooperation

    By Editors | 24/04/2026

    The agreement establishes a framework to enhance collaboration in financial innovation, AI in finance, and cross-border investment structures, including the QFLP framework.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea to Tighten Holding Company Rules for Overseas Listings

    By Editors | 24/04/2026

    The KFTC plans to scrap an exemption for dual-listed firms, raising subsidiary ownership requirements to tackle regulatory loopholes and protect minority shareholders.

    Structural Regulation

    China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

    Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

    The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

    The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Another Unit of Prudential Japan Being Probed for Misconduct

    By Editors | 24/04/2026

    Former employees of Gibraltar Life Insurance, part of the Prudential group, are suspected of mishandling customer funds.

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