Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

BOK Calls for Crypto to Adopt Stock Market-Style Circuit Breakers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

BOK has urged the government to mandate stock market-style trading curbs for crypto exchanges following Bithumb's multi-billion dollar payout error.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.

Alternative Markets

Korea Details Mandates for National Growth Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

New rules cover investment targets, manager responsibilities, and incentives for sub-funds of the new 'National Growth Fund'.

Market Data & Technology

India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

Structural Regulation

SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

Market Abuse

RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

G20 Agenda Must Address Supervision of Financial Industry 'Culture' - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

Report by Starling calls for a globally coordinated effort to modernise the supervision of culture at financial institutions.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong to Propose Bill for RMB Stamp Duty Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The government plans to introduce legislation allowing stamp duty on RMB-denominated stock trades to be paid in yuan, alongside the move to a scripless market.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Exchange Consults on Rule Revamp for ChiNext Market

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

Regulators have introduced new listing standards, expanded financing options, and created a novel role for local governments to recommend IPO candidates.