Trading & Investment

Emerging Prudential Risks

Korea Readies KRW 100tn Backstop as Mideast Crisis Hits Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

Regulators activate 24-hour monitoring and prepare liquidity for firms amid market volatility, vowing to curb unfair trading practices.

Trading & Investment

HSBC Asia Chief Proposes 'IPO Connect' for Greater Bay Area

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The proposal, modelled on the Stock Connect, aims to deepen financial integration by giving investors cross-border access to new listings.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia OJK Accelerates Structural Reforms to Meet MSCI's Demands

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Regulators are fast-tracking reforms, including a 15% free-float rule and stricter ownership disclosure, to address global investor transparency concerns.

Structural Regulation

Korea Eases OTC Trading Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

South Korea's FSC has proposed amending investment rules to allow foreign investors to trade restricted shares over-the-counter without prior approval.

Structural Regulation

Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Revises Fees to Encourage Retail Fund Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The new fee structure lowers costs for retail fund managers and updates charges for other entities operating within GIFT City.

Trading & Investment

China Optimises Mechanism for Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

NAFMII has unveiled optimised rules for sci-tech innovation bonds to channel long-term funds towards technological advancement.

Trading & Investment

MAS in Talks with Global Banks to Advance Gold Hub Ambitions - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

Singapore is working with global and local banks to boost liquidity and attract growing demand from wealthy investors.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.