Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Advances Bill for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/05/2026

    The new framework will harmonise rules and allow for a single prospectus, aiming to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as a listing venue.

    Payments & Settlements

    BB Issues Consolidated Rules for Transport Remittances

    By Editors | 10/05/2026

    Bangladesh’s central bank has issued a unified circular for outward remittances by transport firms, introducing new rules for currency accounts and tour operators.

    Trading & Investment

    Pakistan Launches Fund to Boost Capital Market Participation

    By Editors | 10/05/2026

    The industry-led initiative, backed by the securities regulator, aims to increase the country's investor base to 2.5 million through financial literacy and inclusion efforts.

    Structural Regulation

    China Amends Corporate Governance Rules for Delisted Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 10/05/2026

    The CSRC has updated corporate governance rules for delisted companies and scrapped outdated rules for Hong Kong listings and futures firms.

    Structural Regulation

    OJK Indonesia Sets New Rules for Islamic Investment Products

    By Editors | 10/05/2026

    The regulation mandates a clear separation between risk-bearing investment products and traditional deposits to strengthen the Sharia banking sector's foundation.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Overhaul of Superannuation Performance Test

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2026

    The Australian government is consulting on changes to its superannuation performance test, aiming to remove investment barriers while expanding the regime’s scope.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea Deploys Growth Fund for AI, Launches Retail Offering

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

    A state-backed fund is injecting capital into ‘sovereign AI’ while a new retail tranche offers government loss protection to encourage public participation.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Pushes Yuan, Mediation in Bid to Become Commodities Hub

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2026

    New initiatives include a specialised mediation panel, a 50% profits tax concession, and a push for more yuan-denominated products and pricing.

    Structural Regulation

    BOT Warns Virtual Bank Applicants on Licence Conditions

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2026

    The central bank has cautioned the three prospective licensees that they must meet strict structural rules or risk losing their licence entirely.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Revamps Omnibus Account Rules for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2026

    Authorities will allow encrypted IDs in place of personal data for foreign investors using omnibus accounts to improve market access.

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