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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Eases Fund Transfer Rules for Foreign Futures Traders

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    Regulators have amended rules to streamline fund transfers for foreign investors, aiming to reduce costs and attract greater participation in the local futures market.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea Taps Major Banks for KRW 1tn Startup Push

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    Regulators and five largest banking groups have unveiled a plan to provide KRW 1 trillion in financial support for the country’s venture ecosystem.

    Trading & Investment

    SHFE Seeks Feedback on New Steel Options Contracts

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    The exchange has launched a public consultation on draft specifications for new hot-rolled coil and stainless steel options.

    Trading & Investment

    China's CFFEX Tightens Rules on Abnormal Trading, Introduces New Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2026

    CFFEX revised abnormal trading standards for stock index derivatives and will introduce graded fees to curb high-frequency order submissions.

    Market Risk

    Japan Intervenes to Prop Up Yen After "Final Warning"

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    Japanese authorities have intervened in currency markets for the first time since 2024, buying yen after repeated warnings to counter speculative selling.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Clears Emirates NBD to Take Majority Stake in RBL Bank

    By Editors | 04/05/2026

    The approval of change of control marks latest regulatory green light for the proposed USD 3 billion acquisition, one of India’s largest cross-border financial sector deals.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Finalises Rules for SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

    MAS and SGX have confirmed a raft of rule changes to align with US standards, paving the way for the new board's launch in mid-2026.

    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.

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