Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Begins Mock Trading for 12-Hour Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

KRX is testing systems with 50 member firms ahead of a planned September launch of pre-market and after-market trading sessions.

Structural Regulation

Canada, China Sign Pact to Deepen Financial Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 07/04/2026

The agreement follows a high-level visit to Beijing aimed at boosting trade and gaining greater market access for Canadian financial firms.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Proposes Market Stabilisation Fund Amid War-Driven Sell-Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2026

Proposals include a state-backed fund, trading curbs, and incentives for buybacks as the government seeks to calm markets and secure a key status upgrade.

Structural Regulation

RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Trading & Investment

TAIFEX to Introduce Dynamic Price Limits for ETF Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The exchange is replacing fixed price limits for futures and options on ETFs with foreign components with a new three-stage circuit breaker mechanism.

Structural Regulation

Thailand, Laos Sign MOU on Stock Market Integration

By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2026

The agreement aims to strengthen cross-border connectivity, explore dual listings, and enhance regulatory cooperation between the two Southeast Asian markets.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Bourse Mandates Listing Objective Disclosures for PRO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The new requirement aims to enhance the functionality of the market for professional investors and clarify company growth strategies.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Structural Regulation

Korean Gold Industry Protests KRX Move to Admit Foreign Suppliers

By Editors | 05/04/2026

Domestic producers claim 'reverse discrimination' as KRX moves to open its gold market to LBMA-accredited foreign firms.