Trading & Investment

    Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Debenture Trustee Segregation Mandate

    By Editors | 30/04/2026

    SEBI granted a six-month extension for debenture trustees to separate their non-regulated business activities, citing industry implementation challenges.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Moves NDS-OM Applications to PRAVAAH Portal

    By Editors | 29/04/2026

    India’s central bank has shifted all access applications for its government securities platform to a digital portal, effective immediately.

    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.

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