Trading & Investment

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Permits Dual Listing for Certain Offshore International Bonds

    By Editors | 01/04/2026

    A new order allows foreign-currency denominated government bonds, corporate bonds, and sukuk issued offshore to professional investors to be dual-listed on the TPEx.

    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam Finalises Crypto Tax Rules, Proposes Levy on Unlisted Shares

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

    Vietnam will apply a 0.1 percent personal income tax on the value of each digital asset transaction, and 20 percent on profits from the transfer of shares in unlisted companies.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Refinancing Rules for 'Light-Asset' Tech Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The change allows qualifying Main Board companies to exceed the 30 percent cap on using fundraising proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Ban on Key Agri-Derivatives to 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The regulator has prolonged the suspension on futures trading for seven key commodities, citing persistent concerns over price stability and food inflation.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Open TSR 20, Bonded Copper Options to Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

    The move marks a further step in opening China's commodity derivatives markets to international participants via the QFI scheme.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Lunches New Parliamentary Group to Steer Superannuation Policy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

    A non-partisan group of Australian parliamentarians has been launched to engage with the superannuation industry on policy and regulation.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.

    Trading & Investment

    India: NSE Approved to Launch Dated Brent Crude Oil Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

    The new cash-settled contracts, based on the Platts Dated Brent assessment, aim to provide a more precise hedging tool for market participants.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC to Strengthen Legal Framework to Boost Long-Term Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 31/03/2026

    The regulator has detailed its 2026 legislative agenda, following a year that saw over CNY 15 billion in penalties and 172 criminal case referrals.

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