Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

Thailand SET Proposes Easier Listing Rules for Growth Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The stock exchange is consulting on rule changes to attract new economy and foreign firms, including easier listing criteria and shorter lock-up periods.

Structural Regulation

China Overhauls Corporate Governance and Trading Rules Nationwide

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New CSRC rules redefine the board secretary role, creating a hiring wave, while stock exchanges in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing align trading mechanisms.

Trading & Investment

KRX and Retail Investors Clash Over Trading Hour Extension Plan

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX is pushing to extend stock trading hours, citing global competition, but faces stiff opposition from retail investor groups who fear an uneven playing field.

Trading & Investment

LSEG Sees ‘Enormous Potential’ in China-UK Market Connectivity

By Editors | 27/04/2026

LSEG's China president has called for deeper collaboration in market infrastructure and regulatory alignment between the two nations.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Overhauls Foreign Fund Tax Credit System

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The tax authority has ended its “advance refund” system for foreign fund taxes, shifting the filing responsibility from financial firms directly to high-income investors.

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Exchange Publishes Guide to Attract Foreign Company IPOs

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The TSE has released a comprehensive handbook detailing pathways and requirements for overseas firms to list in Japan, aiming to boost cross-border offerings.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Exchange Releases New Rules for ChiNext Board Reform

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The new rules aim to improve market inclusiveness for innovative companies and strengthen corporate governance standards on the Nasdaq-style board.

Climate Risk

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves China's First REITs Backed by Commercial Properties

By Editors | 27/04/2026

Regulators have registered four publicly offered funds backed by retail and office assets, marking a significant expansion of the country’s C-REIT pilot scheme.