Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

China Widens Scope of Strategic Investors for Listed Firms

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules allow pension funds, mutual funds and insurers to act as strategic investors, enabling them to bring more ‘patient capital’ into the market.

Trading & Investment

Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

By Editors | 21/04/2026

The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Proposes Overhaul of Regulation Governing Futures Companies

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules would bring derivatives trading and market-making in-house to licensed firms and impose stricter capital and ownership rules.

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Overhaul Listing Rules for Structured Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

HKEX is updating issuer eligibility and product requirements following a market consultation, with changes taking effect from May 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

Trading & Investment

RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Operational Risk

China Imposes Lifelong Accountability for Government Investment

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules aim to curb reckless spending and manage debt risks by holding officials personally responsible for project decisions throughout their lifetime.