Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

Trade Bodies Urge UK to Exempt Key APAC Benchmarks in BMR Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

Trade bodies warn against extra-territorial overreach, calling for exemptions for benchmarks critical to monetary policy and FX hedging in Asia.

Structural Regulation

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.

Trading & Investment

Korea Announces Sweeping Package of Capital Market Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

Regulators will prohibit controversial spin-off listings, restructure the Kosdaq market, and impose tougher penalties for market abuse to tackle the 'Korea discount'.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Deep Reforms to Establish 'Financial Powerhouse'

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The 2026-2030 plan details a roadmap to build a ‘financial powerhouse’ through capital market reforms, expanded opening, and a focus on systemic risk management.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Rules to Build Aircraft Leasing Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Consultation outlines a dedicated regulatory framework for Trust and Company Service Providers and SPVs to develop a leasing ecosystem in GIFT City.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Simpler Nomination Rules for Demat, MF Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

The regulator has suggested default opt-in, fewer nominee details and a cap of four nominees to ease onboarding and reduce unclaimed assets.

Trading & Investment

South Korea Delays Launch of Extended Stock Trading Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

Korea Exchange has postponed its new pre- and after-market sessions to September following industry calls for more system testing.

Alternative Markets

Asian Regulators Scrutinise Private Credit as Investor Redemption Fears Grow

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA is assessing bank exposures as wealth managers rush to calm client nerves over the USD 1.8 trillion asset class.

Structural Regulation

Australia Releases Draft Rules for New AUD 3m Super Tax

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The regulations detail earnings calculations, defined benefit valuation methods, and transitional capital gains relief for funds ahead of the tax's commencement.