Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.

    Trading & Investment

    Laos Launches First Fund Management Firm to Stimulate Capital Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The launch of first licensed fund management firm is expected to deepen Laos’ nascent capital market, broaden investment options and attract both domestic and foreign capital.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

    Trading & Investment

    China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

    By Editors | 30/01/2026

    New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

    Market Abuse

    NZX Proposes Rule Changes to Curb Wash Trades via Intermediaries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    The consultation clarifies how its 'Booking Purposes Only Transaction' service applies to the underlying clients of approved financial intermediaries.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

    By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

    The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

    Structural Regulation

    Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

    By Editors | 30/01/2026

    The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

    The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.

    Structural Regulation

    NZX Proposes Easing Adviser Entry Rules, Shifting Onus to Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    NZX is consulting on scrapping a mandatory rules test and a two-year experience minimum, placing responsibility on participant firms.

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