Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Regulator Unveils Roadmap to Revive ETF Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The SECP has approved new rules allowing asset managers to sell ETFs directly and permitting brokers to launch their own products.

Trading & Investment

China Policy, Financial Links Now Key to RMB Growth: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper finds policy tools like investor licences are more effective than trade for promoting the renminbi's global use.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Digital Innovation Poses Risks to Consumer Financial Health: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2026

New paper warns that the benefits of digital finance are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities, highlighting the crucial role of regulators.

Trading & Investment

China, Hong Kong Regulators Meet to Discuss Deepening of Connect Schemes

By Editors | 01/05/2026

Top officials discuss deepening capital market integration and enhancing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub.

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.