Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Opens Single-Window Application for Capital Market Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2026

The GIFT City regulator said eligible entities can obtain a consolidated registration for multiple capital market activities instead of seeking separate approvals for each.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Appoints First Social Exchange Platform Operator

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The social exchange will provide a structured and transparent avenue for non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social projects.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Pursuing Market Enhancements in Partnership with Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

ASIFMA’s Lyndon Chao highlights constructive collaboration with SGX on fee rationalisation and a new dual-listing framework to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Structural Regulation

SSE Unveils 2026 Action Plan, Pledges CNY 1.1 Billion in Fee Cuts

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

The ten-point plan focuses on improving disclosure, ESG standards, and market services while delivering significant cost reductions for participants.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Probes Claims of Ignored MSCI Letters - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

OJK and IDX didn't receive letters directly from MSCI, but the government did and ignored them, according to a presidential aide.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Launch Impact Assessments to Cut Regulatory Costs

By Editors | 13/02/2026

Regulator will form a new committee and research centre to analyse the economic burden of compliance and lower the cost of capital.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Block NCDEX and MSEI from Launching Equity Derivatives - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

SEBI has stopped NCDEX and MSEI from launching equity derivatives until they establish stronger equity cash markets and liquidity, reflecting caution from the regulator.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Curb Mis-Selling and Protect Consumers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The new rules aim to curb “dark pattern” sales practices and strengthen oversight of agency and referral arrangements.

Trading & Investment

MAS Expands Equity Market Development Programme to S$6.5bn

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The move will allow MAS to back more asset managers investing in Singapore equities and deepen capital pools in the local market.