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    Structural Regulation

    KOFIA Launches Forum to Chart 10-Year Capital Market Blueprint

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    An industry-led forum will develop long-term growth strategies and policy recommendations aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and tackling the 'Korea Discount'.

    Trading & Investment

    NZX Launches Equity Index Futures to Boost Market Liquidity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2026

    NZX has launched S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures, aiming to provide new hedging tools and attract international investors.

    Structural Regulation

    BlackRock Launches ASEAN Fund Under MAS’ EQDP Scheme

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    BlackRock launched a new systematic equity fund with a 50 percent Singapore allocation under the regulator's market development programme

    Trading & Investment

    Nasdaq Sets 6 December 2026 Launch Date for 23/5 Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2026

    The initiative aims to create an ‘Always-On’ market, enabling near-continuous trading of US equities that will overlap with business hours across APAC.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Widens Talent Pool for Futures Firm Auditors

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The FSC has amended rules to allow professionals with accounting firm audit experience to serve as internal auditors at futures firms.

    Market Data & Technology

    India's NSE to Double Nifty 50 Dissemination Frequency

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The move to a 250-millisecond refresh rate reflects growing derivatives volumes and the increasing need for faster data in a market with rising high-frequency trading activity.

    Trading & Investment

    China Expands Southbound ETF Connect with Eight New Funds

    By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

    The expansion brings the total number of eligible ETFs to 31 and introduces the first fund offering mainland investors access to Korean technology stocks.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Grants In-principle Nod to Robinhood for Brokerage Services

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    The US retail brokerage has received initial approval from the MAS, a key step in its Asia-Pacific expansion plans.

    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Launches Retail Investment Drive, Signals Tax Incentives

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    OJK launched a new programme to boost retail participation in mutual funds, with the finance minister hinting at fiscal support to deepen domestic capital markets.

    Structural Regulation

    India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

    By Editors | 28/04/2026

    NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.

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