Structural Regulation

Anti-Money Laundering

Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

Trading & Investment

China Expands REITs Market with Commercial Property Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Regulators roll out a unified framework to activate commercial assets, with exchanges streamlining review processes and waiving fees to boost participation.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

Structural Regulation

India Overhauls Rules for Global In-house Centres in GIFT City

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New framework details eligibility, permissible services, and governance for GICs, repealing 2020 rules to attract offshore business

Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Capital Adequacy

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Structural Regulation

China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services

By Editors | 02/01/2026

New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.

Trading & Investment

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.