Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia’s Khazanah, SC Launch First Tokenised Sukuk

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

    Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund and securities regulator have priced a MYR 100 million tokenised Islamic bond in a pilot project to modernise the capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

    By Editors | 30/04/2026

    A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC Issues First Penalty Under New Overseas Listing Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 30/04/2026

    China's securities regulator has penalised a company and its advisers for an unauthorised US listing, signalling stricter enforcement of its 2023 filing regime.

    Structural Regulation

    JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes First Major Overhaul of State-Owned Enterprise Asset Law

    By Mark Johnston | 30/04/2026

    A draft revision aims to modernise corporate governance, strengthen supervision, and bring government investment funds under the law's scope for the first time.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate

    By Editors | 30/04/2026

    SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Moves to Bolster Bank Governance and Director Independence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    The FSS has signed a pact with regional banking groups to enhance outside director training and oversight.

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