Structural Regulation

AI Risk & Governance

China to Require Approval for US Investment in Tech Firms - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

Regulators will restrict US capital in sensitive tech sectors without explicit government approval, a policy prompted by Meta’s now-blocked acquisition of AI startup Manus.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Widens Talent Pool for Futures Firm Auditors

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The FSC has amended rules to allow professionals with accounting firm audit experience to serve as internal auditors at futures firms.

Structural Regulation

Beijing Regulator Orders 205 Firms to Drop 'Financial Holding' Moniker

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The move is part of a broader campaign to enforce a strict licensing regime for financial holding companies established in 2020.

Trading & Investment

China Expands Southbound ETF Connect with Eight New Funds

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

The expansion brings the total number of eligible ETFs to 31 and introduces the first fund offering mainland investors access to Korean technology stocks.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Launches Retail Investment Drive, Signals Tax Incentives

By Editors | 28/04/2026

OJK launched a new programme to boost retail participation in mutual funds, with the finance minister hinting at fiscal support to deepen domestic capital markets.

Stablecoins

AMRO Urges Regulators to Look Beyond Reserves in Stablecoin Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

New paper from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says focusing on reserves is not enough to protect users.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes New Rules for Handling Unpaid Client Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

SEBI has issued draft rules to streamline processes, clarify timelines, and provide flexibility for brokers handling client assets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

UK Finalises First Phase of Senior Managers Accountability Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2026

UK regulators confirmed immediate changes to streamline the accountability regime, as the government paves the way for more fundamental reforms.

Structural Regulation

India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

By Editors | 28/04/2026

NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.