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    Trading & Investment

    SHFE Finalises Rules for International Access to Nickel Contracts

    By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

    The SHFE has issued detailed rules for international participation in its nickel contracts, leveraging the established 'Overseas Intermediary' model.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

    SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.

    Structural Regulation

    NZX Consults on New Market Halt Protocols Ahead of Index Futures Launch

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

    The consultation outlines specific quantitative thresholds for halting the cash market and introduces a new, more flexible set of protocols for derivatives.

    Structural Regulation

    South Korea to Tighten SPAC Rules to Combat 'Irrational' Trading

    By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

    The FSS plans to enhance disclosures and close regulatory gaps as data shows rising speculation despite a contracting market.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Defines New Professional Framework for Investment Advisers

    By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

    The SAC has released its first-ever competency model for the country's nearly 87,000 investment advisers, pushing a shift from sales to fiduciary duty.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Advancing Plans to Develop Fixed Income, FX, Commodities Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

    HKEX's Gregory Yu outlines roadmap to develop Hong Kong's fixed income market, including plans for China bond futures and a push to attract more retail investors.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Take 'Nuanced Approach" to Event Contracts, Tokenised Stocks

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2026

    SGX's Bill Gulya discusses plans to launch regional government bond futures, while taking a measured, regulator-led approach to tokenisation and prediction markets.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Pitches Deeper Financial Integration in Beijing Meetings

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

    The visit focused on aligning with the 15th Five-Year Plan, reinforcing Hong Kong's "safe harbour" status and promoting new AI initiatives.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Offer Fee Relief to Facilitate Transition to Scripless Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

    The government has ruled creating a dedicated fund to help securities dealers cover costs, but will offer fee waivers to ease the burden on small and medium firms.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Consults on Closing OTC Commodity Oversight Gaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

    IOSCO is seeking feedback on proposals to enhance visibility into OTC positions while addressing industry concerns over costs and confidentiality

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