Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch JGB Futures, Signals Broader Asian Derivatives Push

    By Editors | 22/01/2026

    SGX is seeking to capitalise on Japan's shifting rate environment and is planning new contracts for other key regional markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Indian Regulators Plan Unified Statement for All Financial Assets

    By Editors | 22/01/2026

    SEBI, RBI, and IRDAI are discussing a framework to give consumers a single monthly snapshot of their financial holdings across asset classes.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Proposes Tax Incentives to Encourage Repatriation of Overseas Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2026

    South Korea’s MOEF targets June launch for National Growth Fund and introduces temporary tax breaks for repatriating overseas equity assets.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea's FSS Warns PE Industry Over 'Asset-Stripping' Tactics

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

    Regulator signals "pinpoint inspections" and calls for social responsibility following high-profile controversies, vowing to restore market trust.

    Trading & Investment

    China Executes Record Expansion of ETF Connect Scheme with 98 New Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

    The cross-border programme now grants offshore investors access to 364 onshore ETFs, including those tracking the regulator-promoted CSI A500 Index.

    Payments & Settlements

    BOT Eases Foreign Income Repatriation Rules to Curb Baht’s Rally

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

    The relaxations allow residents greater flexibility to retain and use overseas earnings in foreign currency and support business cash-flow management.

    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia Finalises Transfer of Crypto Oversight to Financial Regulator OJK

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

    The move from commodities regulator Bappebti to the OJK concludes a year-long transition, aiming for greater consumer protection and business certainty.

    Trading & Investment

    India's AMFI Seeks Major Tax Overhaul in Budget Wish List

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

    The proposals include restoring indexation for debt funds, easing equity capital gains tax, and creating new tax-advantaged savings schemes.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea’s Hyundai Card Revives Kimchi Bonds After 15-year Freeze

    By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

    Hyundai Card priced a USD 20 million deal after the central bank lifted a ban on local foreign-currency bond investments to support the won.

    Structural Regulation

    Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

    The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

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