Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Overhaul Listing Rules for Structured Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

HKEX is updating issuer eligibility and product requirements following a market consultation, with changes taking effect from May 2026.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Launches First Phase of CHESS Replacement Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASX has launched the new clearing component of its CHESS system, with the second phase for settlement services targeted for 2029.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

Anti-Money Laundering

South Korea, US to Bolster AML Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

By Editors | 21/04/2026

Finance chiefs finalised a critical minerals framework and shared concerns over won volatility, while FIUs agreed to enhance information sharing to combat illicit finance.

Trading & Investment

RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

Tokenisation

SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.