Markets & Infrastructure

Market Data & Technology

ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

UK Finalises First Phase of Senior Managers Accountability Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

UK regulators confirmed immediate changes to streamline the accountability regime, as the government paves the way for more fundamental reforms.

Payments & Settlements

US Confirms Dollar Swap Line Talks with Asian and Gulf Allies

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions are underway to provide dollar liquidity to allies, aiming to stabilise markets and reinforce the dollar’s international role.

Structural Regulation

India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

By Editors | 28/04/2026

NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Add 17 Weekly Stock Option Classes in June

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2026

The expansion will almost double HKEX's short-dated options offerings, responding to strong investor demand for more flexible, short-term risk management tools.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Mandates Digital Filing for Share Buybacks, Issues New Forms

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

The FSC is streamlining corporate reporting by mandating electronic filings for treasury stock programmes and issuing revised templates, effective from 1 May.

Structural Regulation

NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.

Structural Regulation

Japan Blocks Acquisition by Korean PE Firm on National Security Grounds

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Government invokes national security law to recommend the halt of a planned USD 1.7 billion private equity deal, citing risks to its defence industry.

Market Risk

China Promotes Floating-Rate Bonds to Manage Market Risks

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

NAFMII is encouraging greater issuance and trading of floating-rate instruments to manage interest rate volatility and improve policy transmission.