Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Vows Deeper Reforms After MSCI Index Deletions

By Editors | 15/05/2026

OJK frames stock removals as a consequence of a transparency drive, pledging to strengthen governance and liquidity to align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

BSEC Issues New Rules for Conversion of Close-end Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The rules will force a unitholder vote on the future of underperforming closed-end funds, requiring them to either convert to open-end schemes or face liquidation.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Launches First-ever Panda Bond Issuance in Beijing

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2026

The yuan-denominated issuance, part of a wider USD 1 billion programme, aims to diversify funding sources and reduce borrowing costs.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

Structural Regulation

Australia Boosts ASIC Funding for Managed Funds Oversight After High-Profile Collapses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

ASIC will receive new funding to enhance supervision of managed investment schemes, following recent high-profile collapses and a review of the sector.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Pushes for More Semiconductor Listings on Domestic Exchange

By Editors | 14/05/2026

The government is creating a new pathway for chip firms to list on Bursa Malaysia, aiming to better reflect the nation’s industrial strength and boost the local market.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Capital Gains Tax Overhaul in Federal Budget

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2026

The 2026-27 federal budget introduces significant tax reforms, replacing the capital gains discount with indexation and a minimum tax, while also curtailing negative gearing benefits.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh to Overhaul Tax Certificate Rule for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The central bank will scrap a rule requiring tax certificates after each share sale, a move aimed at boosting dwindling foreign investment.