Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

    Structural Regulation

    SCBX Forms New Corporate Vehicle for Virtual Bank Venture

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    SCBX-led consortium formalises structure ahead of a planned THB 5 billion capital injection and operational readiness assessment.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Sets 2030 Deadline to Phase Out CD Rate in Major Benchmark Reform

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    Regulators will accelerate the adoption of the KOFR risk-free rate while unwinding the CD rate and KORIBOR benchmarks.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Refinancing Rules for 'Light-Asset' Tech Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The change allows qualifying Main Board companies to exceed the 30 percent cap on using fundraising proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

    Market Abuse

    Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

    Payments & Settlements

    Cambodia and Singapore Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-Border QR Payment Link

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The now fully interoperable system allows two-way payments, a key step in the ASEAN regional payment connectivity initiative.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Ban on Key Agri-Derivatives to 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The regulator has prolonged the suspension on futures trading for seven key commodities, citing persistent concerns over price stability and food inflation.

    Alternative Markets

    South Korea Planning KRW 50 Trillion Venture Support Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    The plan includes significant direct and indirect investments and offers liability exemptions to participating financial institutions to boost the innovation ecosystem.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Open TSR 20, Bonded Copper Options to Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The move marks a further step in opening China's commodity derivatives markets to international participants via the QFI scheme.

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