Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Exchanges Seek New Market Makers for Commodity Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

The move aims to improve market function and liquidity across a wide range of futures and options, with a deadline of 7 April for applications.

Liquidity Risk

APRA Consults on Liquidity Treatment of Settlement Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

APRA aims to clarify that deposits encumbered with settlement service providers cannot be counted towards minimum liquidity holdings for certain banks.

Trading & Investment

China Regulators Coordinate Push to Scale Up ‘Technology Finance’

By Editors | 03/04/2026

PBOC and other regulators outline plans to channel more targeted financial support into strategic technology sectors through specialised policy tools.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Mandates Universal 'Bangla QR' Adoption by June 2026

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The central bank has ordered all payment providers to replace proprietary QR codes with the national interoperable standard to foster a cashless ecosystem.

Structural Regulation

Korea Weighs Book Value-Based Inheritance Tax to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 03/04/2026

Proposal aims to curb the alleged suppression of share prices by changing how inheritance tax is calculated for undervalued companies.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Evaluation Framework for Trusts to Align With Policy Objectives

By Editors | 03/04/2026

FSC updates incentive scheme to encourage integrated teams, public outreach on fraud prevention, and broader adoption of elderly care trusts.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan's SinoPac to Merge Banking Units Amid Regulatory Push for Consolidation

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The move aligns a regulatory push to create larger, more resilient financial institutions and diversify the economy beyond technology.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Targets Offshore Trusts in Widening Tax Crackdown - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

Authorities are demanding detailed financial data from wealthy individuals, creating uncertainty for Hong Kong IPOs and long-standing wealth planning structures.