Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Mortgage and Finance Brokers Urged to Review Ads

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    The move by the MFAA follows an ASIC review into misleading digital and social media content, including the rise of "finfluencers".

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Moves to Formalise Bond Council to Manage Issuance Concentration

    By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

    New regulation aims to coordinate supply and prevent market volatility through a permanent body involving regulators and issuing agencies.

    Tokenisation

    KOFIA Restructures to Support Capital Market, Digital Assets

    By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

    KOFIA is establishing a new “K-Capital Market Division” and a new Digital Strategy Team, while moving to strengthen its influence on policy and regulation.

    Structural Regulation

    Chinese President Xi Jinping Details 'Financial Powerhouse' Vision

    By Editors | 03/02/2026

    President Xi outlines six core elements for financial strength, including achieving global reserve currency status for the Chinese yuan.

    Trading & Investment

    SFC Official Outlines Planned Reforms to Boost REIT Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    The SFC is streamlining listing rules, planning a new M&A framework, and prioritising REIT Connect to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Clears NSE IPO After Nearly Nine-year Wait

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The regulator has granted NSE a no-objection certificate after years of scrutiny over governance lapses, co-location practices, and ownership concerns.

    Trading & Investment

    UK, China to Relaunch Economic Dialogue, Explore Asset Management Link

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    A new cross-border scheme is under consideration alongside enhanced stock connect and revived dialogues following a high-level UK visit to Beijing.

    Credit Risk

    Malaysia Launches New Industry Body for Credit Recovery Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The association will set professional standards, promote ethical practices, and ensure licensed agencies operate within the regulatory framework.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Promotes 'Asia Innovation Capital' Programme to Propel Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The FSC aims to support strategic industries, enhance fundraising channels, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Taiwan’s role as a regional innovation financing hub.

    Structural Regulation

    AIA, Aegon Launch Insurance Asset Management Subsidiaries in Shanghai

    By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

    AIA Group and Aegon Group have established wholly-owned subsidiaries in Shanghai, with the latter pioneering a new direct market entry model.

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