Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on Flexible Listing Spread, New Reverse Takeover Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

NZX is seeking feedback on plans to allow liquidity facilities to meet spread rules and new requirements for reverse listings.

Sustainable Finance

HKMC Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payouts, Launches Green Property Incentive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

HKMC is increasing reverse mortgage payouts funded by a social bond, and offering cash incentives for mortgages on green-rated properties.

Trading & Investment

China Launches 100B Yuan Fund to Spur Investment, Consumption

By Editors | 10/03/2026

Beijing announces a new fiscal-financial coordination fund and record bond issuance to boost domestic demand and secure its 2026 growth target.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

Trading & Investment

India Proposes Streamlined Capital Raising Framework for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The IFSCA is seeking feedback on new rules for preferential issues, QIPs, and rights issues.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Issues Clarifications on Shareholder Disclosure Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

Regulators have specified which shareholder activities are exempt from stricter disclosure rules, aiming to encourage institutional investors ahead of AGM season.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea Mandates Consumer Protection Overhaul Across Financial Sector

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

New FSS advisory committee to drive reforms across insurance, sales compensation, and digital finance, sparking industry concern over regulatory overreach.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Relaxes Investment Limits on Rule 144A Bonds for Offshore Funds

By Editors | 09/03/2026

The FSC has raised or combined investment caps for privately placed US debt across several fund types to reflect market trends.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.