Structural Regulation

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

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Enacts Sweeping New Powers to Counter Foreign Sanctions

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    The State Council has issued new regulations creating a framework to block foreign extraterritorial measures and penalise compliance within China.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Proposes Easing Rules for Professional Investor Status

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    FSA aims to boost funding for startups by relaxing the criteria for individuals to be classified as sophisticated investors.

    Market Data & Technology

    Bangladesh Replaces DIBOR With Transaction-Based Reference Rates

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    BB launches two new benchmarks, BOFR and DOMMR, from 15 April to enhance money market transparency and align with global standards.

    Structural Regulation

    NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

    FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

    Market Abuse

    RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong to Propose Bill for RMB Stamp Duty Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    The government plans to introduce legislation allowing stamp duty on RMB-denominated stock trades to be paid in yuan, alongside the move to a scripless market.

    Structural Regulation

    Shenzhen Exchange Consults on Rule Revamp for ChiNext Market

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    Regulators have introduced new listing standards, expanded financing options, and created a novel role for local governments to recommend IPO candidates.

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