Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

KRX Inks 24-Hour Derivatives Deals with Eurex and ICE

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

KRX will sign agreements with Eurex and ICE to expand trading access as part of its bid for inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.

Structural Regulation

India Cabinet Approves Overhaul of Insolvency and Corporate Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The move aims to streamline lengthy resolution processes and improve corporate governance, with a formal bill expected in the current parliamentary session.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Eases Profit Repatriation Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules empower AD banks to process share transfers and remit proceeds for non-resident investors in unlisted companies, part of efforts to streamline foreign investment procedures.

Anti-Money Laundering

India Eases Investment Curbs on Neighbours, Opening Door to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules allow up to 10 percent stake purchases without prior approval and introduce a 60-day clearance timeline for larger investments.

Payments & Settlements

RBA Warns of Stalled Progress on Australia's Payments Modernisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The RBA has warned of slowing momentum and a lack of industry consensus on payments modernisation after a 2030 deadline was scrapped.

Structural Regulation

Korean Lawmakers Propose Value-Up Disclosures For Undervalued Companies

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

South Korean legislators have introduced a bill mandating corporate value enhancement plans for listed companies with persistently low price-to-book ratios to prevent market suppression.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch Asian Government Bond Futures Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new derivatives will cover bonds from India and four South-east Asian nations, offering hedging tools amid rising geopolitical and interest-rate risks.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Proposes New Rules for Disclosing Derivative-Based Interests

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

ASIC has released draft rules to capture economic interests in listed companies held via equity derivatives, proposing key exemptions for market makers.