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    Structural Regulation

    Bangladesh Unveils Plan to Restore Investor Confidence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The BSEC has announced a multi-pronged strategy focusing on AI surveillance, market reforms, and faster digital IPOs to restore faith in the country's capital markets.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Relaxes Rules on Related-Party OTC Trades for Asset Managers

    By Editors | 18/05/2026

    The change permits discretionary managers to trade with related parties for professional and high-net-worth clients, aiming to boost the asset management sector.

    Structural Regulation

    Citi Tipped to Win China Approval for Wholly Owned Securities Unit

    By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2026

    The CSRC has granted Citigroup a licence for a wholly owned securities business, ending a multi-year application process for the US bank.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Derivatives Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2026

    The proposed changes aim to simplify commodity derivatives rules, ease compliance for exchanges, and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Amends ‘Qualified Buyer’ Rules to Include Exempt Securities

    By Editors | 16/05/2026

    The updated rules allow exempt securities in portfolio calculations, aiming to streamline regulations and encourage investment diversification.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Considers New Distributor Category to Deepen Debt Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

    SEBI aims to replicate the mutual fund distribution model to boost retail participation in bond investments, while also warning against mis-selling risks.

    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.

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