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    Structural Regulation

    Korea to Speed Up Delisting of 'Zombie Firms' on KOSDAQ Market

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are tightening market rules to tackle unfair trading and purge non-viable companies from the KOSDAQ.

    Structural Regulation

    WFE Unveils New Index for Benchmarking Global IPO Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The new "Listing Stringency Index" tracks IPO rules worldwide, showing how exchanges balance investor safeguards with market access.

    Trading & Investment

    ASX Announces Plans to Launch New Fixed Income Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    The new cash-settled contracts, tracking Australian sovereign and credit indices, aim to expand risk management tools for market participants.

    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

    Structural Regulation

    Indonesia Sets 2029 Deadline for 15% Stock Free Float Rule

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    OJK will issue the new rule in March, giving listed companies three years to double the minimum public shareholding via a phased approach.

    Trading & Investment

    HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea's Dunamu Under Probe for Allegedly Hindering Market Competition

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    South Korean regulators are probing whether Dunamu unfairly restricted trading of its unlisted shares to its own platform, hindering competitors.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.

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