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    Trading & Investment

    Laos Launches First Fund Management Firm to Stimulate Capital Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

    The launch of first licensed fund management firm is expected to deepen Laos’ nascent capital market, broaden investment options and attract both domestic and foreign capital.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Probes $1.4bln Collapse of Gold Trading Platform

    By Editors | 02/02/2026

    An unlicensed Shenzhen platform using a 'pre-pricing' model failed after a gold rally, prompting an official investigation into huge losses.

    Trading & Investment

    China Imposes 50% Country Cap on New Funds Under MRF Scheme

    By Editors | 30/01/2026

    New verbal guidance for the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme aims to curb outflows and protect investors, but exempts Hong Kong.

    Market Abuse

    NZX Proposes Rule Changes to Curb Wash Trades via Intermediaries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    The consultation clarifies how its 'Booking Purposes Only Transaction' service applies to the underlying clients of approved financial intermediaries.

    Structural Regulation

    Korean President Orders 'Fundamental Upgrade' of Capital Market Systems

    By Editors | 30/01/2026

    The review will cover the entire capital market system, including listing and governance rules, dual listings, and holding company requirements.

    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh Overhauls Rules for Primary Dealers in Government Securities

    By Editors | 30/01/2026

    New framework introduces mandatory bidding obligations, secondary market turnover targets, and a performance-based ranking system to deepen the government securities market.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea Details KRW 3 Trillion Public Tech Fund with Major Tax Incentives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    FSC forms task force to finalise fund structure by March, offering significant tax breaks to drive investment in strategic industries.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Facing Backlash in Push for Extended Trading Hours

    By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

    The KRX plan to boost competitiveness is met with fierce opposition from its securities union, which warns of risks from inadequate market surveillance.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

    Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

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