Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.

Structural Regulation

Japan Blocks Acquisition by Korean PE Firm on National Security Grounds

By Editors | 28/04/2026

Government invokes national security law to recommend the halt of a planned USD 1.7 billion private equity deal, citing risks to its defence industry.

Structural Regulation

Japan Overhauls Defence Export Rules, Opening Door to Arms Sales

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The government has scrapped decades-old restrictions on military exports, aiming to boost its domestic defence industry and play a larger role in regional and global security.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Weighs Easing Restrictions on Use of IPO Proceeds - Reports

By Editors | 27/04/2026

Business leaders are lobbying for greater flexibility to repay loans, including rescheduled debt, with IPO proceeds.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Plans Regional Shariah Screening Tool to Boost ETF Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The initiative aims to position the country as a hub for regional Islamic investment products, aligning with a new broader ASEAN capital markets plan.

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Bank Investment Rules, Adds Sukuk and ETNs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

FSC expands the scope of permissible investments for commercial banks and created an exemption for certain related-party transactions involving government entities.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Grants First Foreign Bank Licence in Nine Years to IBK

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The move, aimed at strengthening credit flows to businesses and SMEs, marks a renewed opening of the banking sector and deepens South Korea’s financial presence in the country.

Structural Regulation

China Drafts Rules to Curb Client Control Over Family Trusts

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New regulations would ban wealthy clients and their advisors from directing investments, aiming to shift power from private banks to trust companies.

Structural Regulation

Thailand SET Proposes Easier Listing Rules for Growth Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The stock exchange is consulting on rule changes to attract new economy and foreign firms, including easier listing criteria and shorter lock-up periods.