Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

By Editors | 28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

Custody & Infrastructure

HK SFC, UAE CMA Sign Pact on Cross-Border Digital Asset Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing and supervisory cooperation for digital asset firms operating in both jurisdictions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Governance Advocates Launch New Body to Rival SID

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

New corporate governance organisation aims to enhance board effectiveness, practical oversight skills, and fiduciary accountability across the region.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea’s FSS Initiates Sanction Proceedings Against Stonebridge Capital

By Mark Johnston | 27/01/2026

The regulator has issued an inspection opinion letter to the private equity firm, casting doubt over its current fundraising targets.

Trading & Investment

SGX Eyes Deeper Ties With HK, Chinese Exchanges to Expand Yuan Business

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

SGX has signalled openness to closer collaboration with HKEX and mainland Chinese bourses, as it looks to strengthen offshore yuan trading and deepen regional market connectivity.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Permit Family Credit Cards for Minors, Streamline Finance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

Proposals would allow family credit cards for children over 12, let finance firms broker leasing products, and clarify licensing review rules.

Structural Regulation

China Weighs Higher Threshold for Allowing Domestic Firms to List in HK

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

China is considering raising compliance bars, including a minimum market capitalisation, to stem a flood of low-quality IPO applications in Hong Kong from mainland firms.