Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    Beijing Stock Exchange Reinstates Inquiry-Based IPO Pricing

    By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

    The exchange is reviving its offline bookbuilding process after a three-year pause, aiming to improve price discovery and attract higher-quality technology listings.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Publishes ‘Go Global’ Legal Panel for Mainland Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

    Hong Kong's Department of Justice has released a list of over 70 vetted legal providers to help Mainland Chinese enterprises expand globally.

    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Hold Off on Using Stabilisation Fund to Intervene in Stock Market

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

    The TWD 500 billion fund says it has no immediate plans to re-enter the market, citing strong economic fundamentals after booking significant profits.

    Structural Regulation

    Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

    The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

    Market Data & Technology

    New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.

    Structural Regulation

    RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

    The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

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