Structural Regulation

Cryptocurrency

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Structural Regulation

JPX Confirms Major TOPIX Overhaul, Further Governance Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

Group CEO Yamaji Hiromi confirmed market-cap based selection for the TOPIX index and outlines ongoing work on governance reforms.

Cybersecurity

SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.

Supervision & Enforcement

CSRC Codifies Enforcement with New Securities, Futures Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

The CSRC releases comprehensive rules standardising regulatory measures, enhancing procedural rights while retaining emergency powers to contain market risks.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.

Trading & Investment

China Finalises New Rules on Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

KYC & CDD

India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.