Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.

Trading & Investment

Laos Launches First Fund Management Firm to Stimulate Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The launch of first licensed fund management firm is expected to deepen Laos’ nascent capital market, broaden investment options and attract both domestic and foreign capital.

Trading & Investment

China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

By Editors | 30/01/2026

New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

Structural Regulation

Korea Proposes Bank Contribution Exemptions to Boost ‘Stepping Stone’ Lending

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The FSC plans to exempt specific transition loans from agency contributions to encourage lending to conscientious borrowers.

Structural Regulation

Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

By Editors | 30/01/2026

The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.

Structural Regulation

NZX Proposes Easing Adviser Entry Rules, Shifting Onus to Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

NZX is consulting on scrapping a mandatory rules test and a two-year experience minimum, placing responsibility on participant firms.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

By Editors | 30/01/2026

New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India’s IEPFA Proposes Faster Refunds for Small Investor Claims

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The investor protection authority has floated rule changes to cut paperwork and timelines, including a 30-day turnaround for low-value claims.