Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Proposes Tiered Public Float Rules to Boost IPOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/05/2026

    The PSE has unveiled draft rules, aligning with an SEC directive to introduce a tiered public ownership framework for new listings.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NCDEX Eyes Equity Derivatives Launch Within 12 Months

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    NCDEX plans a phased entry into equities, targeting a cash segment launch by year-end and derivatives within 12 months, subject to regulatory approvals.

    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Unveils Plan to Restore Investor Confidence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The BSEC has announced a multi-pronged strategy focusing on AI surveillance, market reforms, and faster digital IPOs to restore faith in the country's capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Proposes to Widen Talent Pool for Insurer Management

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    The FSC plans to expand the list of professional backgrounds eligible for senior management roles to boost industry competitiveness.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Euroclear Plans to Accept Onshore Chinese Bonds as Collateral

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The proposal would allow bonds traded via Hong Kong’s Bond Connect to be used in settlements, boosting Beijing’s renminbi internationalisation drive.

    Payments & Settlements

    Nepal and Sri Lanka Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    The linkage connects the two countries' national payment infrastructures, allowing Nepali travellers to pay at LankaQR merchants using domestic apps.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Eases Complex Product Rules, Scraps Investor’s Knowledge Test

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The regulator will not proceed with a new product knowledge test and will remove mandatory advice for most investors, introducing new disclosure and alert requirements instead.

    Alternative Markets

    Bangladesh Banks Jointly Launch BDT 4.25bn Fund for Startups

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    A consortium of 39 banks has launched a venture capital firm under a central bank directive to boost local startups.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Relaxes Rules on Related-Party OTC Trades for Asset Managers

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    The change permits discretionary managers to trade with related parties for professional and high-net-worth clients, aiming to boost the asset management sector.

    Structural Regulation

    Citi Tipped to Win China Approval for Wholly Owned Securities Unit

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The CSRC has granted Citigroup a licence for a wholly owned securities business, ending a multi-year application process for the US bank.

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