Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Eyes Pension Reforms to Boost Stewardship and Market Value

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    Lawmakers are advancing bills to mandate FSS oversight of stewardship activities and reform the National Pension Service's investment and voting practices.

    Trading & Investment

    India: AIBI Unveils New Initiatives to Strengthen IPO Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The investment bankers' association has launched new handbooks and guides aimed at streamlining listings, enhancing investor literacy, and attracting global capital.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Mandates Electronic Filing for Declaring Stock Buybacks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

    New rule effective 1 May aims to streamline the declaration process for TWSE and TPEx companies, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA, IICA Sign MoU on Corporate Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

    The partnership will roll out structured training, policy research and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening corporate governance standards at GIFT City.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan FSA Finalises Rules to Expand Bank Advisory Services

    By Editors | 23/02/2026

    New guidelines encourage banks to offer flexible HR solutions, including gig work, and detail their role in removing personal guarantees during M&A.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Details New Superannuation Retirement Reporting Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2026

    New framework mandates data collection from 2027, with public reporting by APRA to begin in 2028, detailing member outcomes and product uptake.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Pakistan Mandates Digital Conversion of Shares for Unlisted Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/02/2026

    The second phase of the SECP's digitisation drive requires unlisted companies to transition physical certificates to electronic form.

    Structural Regulation

    IDX Firms to Sell $11 Billion in Shares to Meet New Free Float Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

    Higher free-float requirements will mean 267 firms will have to raise a combined 187 trillion rupiah, which is more than ten times last year's total.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea FSS to Toughen Enforcement Against Disclosure Violations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

    The FSS found a surge in disclosure violations by non-listed firms planning IPOs and outlined areas of focus for annual reports.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX Strengthens Delisting Rules to Enhance Market Credibility

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

    KRX has launched a dedicated task force to speed up the removal of distressed KOSDAQ firms and restore investor confidence in the market.

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