Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    Tokyo: New Rules Drive Near-Total Adoption of English Disclosure Among Top Tier Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    Rules effective April 2025 have resulted in a 99.6% implementation rate for English earnings reports among Prime Market companies.

    Structural Regulation

    US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Digitises Buyback Reporting, Extends Disclosure History

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

    FSC shifts compliance to MOPS and requires five-year repurchase history, effective May 2026 to allow preparation.

    Trading & Investment

    China Extends Tax Incentives for Innovative Firms' CDR Pilot to End 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

    Authorities renew preferential treatment for individual and institutional investors, including QFIIs and public funds, to support the domestic depositary receipt programme.

    Stablecoins

    Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

    The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.

    Structural Regulation

    China NFRA Overhauls Licensing Rules With New Digital-first Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

    New regulations taking effect 1 March mandate electronic filings, clarify review hierarchies and set strict penalty timelines for market entry and personnel approvals.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Futures to Broaden Market Access

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

    The exchange will introduce the smaller-sized FKLM contract on January 26 to lower entry barriers and broaden retail participation in Malaysia’s derivatives market.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Plans Smaller Board Lots for Higher-Priced Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

    The exchange proposes reducing board lots to 10 units for stocks above SGD 10 and to one unit above SGD 100, following market review recommendations.

    Trading & Investment

    China Opens 14 Commodity Futures and Options Products to International Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

    The CSRC has expanded the list of domestic specific commodities available to overseas traders to deepen financial market integration and bolster its influence over global commodity pricing.

    Structural Regulation

    KRX Eases Quantitative Targets for Corporate Value-up Plans

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

    The move follows feedback that firms found setting specific financial targets burdensome, as KRX pushes for wider adoption.

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