Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Prepaid Payment Instrument Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The draft rules introduce stricter capital norms for non-banks, new wallet categories, and mandate interoperability to bolster the payments ecosystem.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Hong Kong Convenes Board for New Gold Clearing House

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The government-owned entity has convened its first board, aiming to launch trial operations this year to bolster the city's gold market infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

India to Overhaul Company Incorporation, Compliance Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The MCA has issued draft rules aimed at simplifying procedures and reducing the compliance burden for businesses.

Trading & Investment

China Opens Onshore Nickel Futures to International Investors

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

The move gives foreign firms direct access to key renminbi-denominated contracts, a significant step in the internationalisation of China's commodity derivatives market.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Approves Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs with Strict Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The move aims to level the playing field with overseas markets but comes with new mandatory education and deposit requirements for investors.

Structural Regulation

TMX Group to Acquire Cboe Australia and Canada for USD 300 Million

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The acquisition marks TSX owner TMX Group’s expansion into APAC and expected to increase competition for incumbent Australian exchange ASX.

Supervision & Enforcement

Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.