Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Exchanges Seek New Market Makers for Commodity Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    The move aims to improve market function and liquidity across a wide range of futures and options, with a deadline of 7 April for applications.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Bank Mandates Universal 'Bangla QR' Adoption by June 2026

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    The central bank has ordered all payment providers to replace proprietary QR codes with the national interoperable standard to foster a cashless ecosystem.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Weighs Book Value-Based Inheritance Tax to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    Proposal aims to curb the alleged suppression of share prices by changing how inheritance tax is calculated for undervalued companies.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Amends Evaluation Framework for Trusts to Align With Policy Objectives

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    FSC updates incentive scheme to encourage integrated teams, public outreach on fraud prevention, and broader adoption of elderly care trusts.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan's SinoPac to Merge Banking Units Amid Regulatory Push for Consolidation

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    The move aligns a regulatory push to create larger, more resilient financial institutions and diversify the economy beyond technology.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    China Targets Offshore Trusts in Widening Tax Crackdown - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    Authorities are demanding detailed financial data from wealthy individuals, creating uncertainty for Hong Kong IPOs and long-standing wealth planning structures.

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea: Naver-Dunamu Merger Delayed by Antitrust Review, Crypto Legislation

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2026

    The deal is now slated for September, facing scrutiny from the FTC and uncertainty over a proposed Digital Asset Basic Act that could cap shareholder stakes.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Finalises Market Reforms to Avert MSCI Downgrade

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    OJK says Indonesia has completed reforms on transparency and free float after a market rout in January was triggered by concerns from MSCI.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Overhaul Mandated After ASIC Report Finds Systemic Failures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

    Independent inquiry finds that ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure, prompting regulators to impose a major overhaul to rebuild trust.

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