Structural Regulation

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

    Market Data & Technology

    China to End HFT Speed Advantage with Co-location Ban, Latency Delay

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    Exchanges order removal of co-located servers and propose artificial lags to curb volatility and protect retail investors.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.

    Cybersecurity

    WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

    Tokenisation

    South Korea Passes Legislation to Legalise Security Tokens

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    New laws, effective January 2027, will institutionalise security token offerings and open up fractional investment in non-traditional assets.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

    The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.

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