Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for Credit Rating Agencies

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The new consultation paper outlines stricter withdrawal protocols, enhanced record-keeping mandates, and transparency requirements for private and unsolicited ratings within GIFT City.

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Boosts SME Crowdfunding with New Incentives, Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The country’s co-investment fund receives a MYR 50 million allocation for 2026 and launches new incentives to attract VC/PE-led deals.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong IA to Redefine 'Mainland Visitor' for Insurers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2026

Proposal would allow remote policy signing for talent scheme arrivals and overseas residents to attract high-net-worth clients.

Structural Regulation

Korea Moves to Ban Subsidiary IPOs to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 17/03/2026

The government plans to prohibit dual listings to protect shareholders, though the details are not yet finalised.

Structural Regulation

Korea's IBK Drives KOSDAQ Reform with Dual-Track Push

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

IBK and the Korea Venture Capital Association are separately mobilising capital and lobbying for structural reform to revitalise the KOSDAQ market.

Market Abuse

Korea FSS Urges Brokers to Tighten Illegal Short Selling Controls

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

The FSS has told securities firms to strengthen internal controls and systems management amid fears of market disruption.

Structural Regulation

India Introduces Tiered Public Float Rules for Large IPOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has revised listing rules with a tiered minimum public shareholding framework, allowing large companies to list with smaller initial public floats.

Trading & Investment

Korea FSC Names Managers for New Public-Private Growth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 16/03/2026

Mirae, Samsung, and KB Asset Management will raise retail capital for a new fund targeting advanced strategic industries.

Cryptocurrency

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Amendments for Digital Currency ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to enable listing of digital currency ETFs with enhanced disclosures, risk warnings and investor safeguards.