Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Reinstates Inquiry-Based IPO Pricing

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

The exchange is reviving its offline bookbuilding process after a three-year pause, aiming to improve price discovery and attract higher-quality technology listings.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Publishes ‘Go Global’ Legal Panel for Mainland Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

Hong Kong's Department of Justice has released a list of over 70 vetted legal providers to help Mainland Chinese enterprises expand globally.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

By Editors | 16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Operational Risk

Taiwan Eases Outsourcing Rules for Banks' Trade Finance Operations

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The regulator has amended rules to allow the outsourcing of letter of credit reviews to group entities, aiming to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

Sustainable Finance

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan to Hold Off on Using Stabilisation Fund to Intervene in Stock Market

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The TWD 500 billion fund says it has no immediate plans to re-enter the market, citing strong economic fundamentals after booking significant profits.

Structural Regulation

Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.