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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Operationalises Performance Verification Body for Market Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2026

    The regulator has set a 4 May start date for its new verification agency, which will validate the performance claims of investment advisers and algo traders.

    Trading & Investment

    FIA Urges Osaka Exchange to Revise Options Settlement Method

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

    FIA has called for changes to settlement pricing and scope in its response to a consultation on new Nikkei 225 Mini Options.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

    The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

    Trading & Investment

    China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

    By Editors | 30/04/2026

    A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

    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

    SEBI Plans Uniform Price Bands for All Derivatives Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

    The regulator is looking to close a structural gap between exchanges that causes price distortions for stocks entering or exiting the derivatives segment.

    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'.

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