Trading & Investment

Cryptocurrency

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

Trading & Investment

China Finalises New Rules on Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.

Trading & Investment

Nine Firms Seek Licences as Vietnam Advances Gold Market Reforms

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The central bank is reviewing applications from banks and other businesses while also studying plans for a national gold exchange.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

PEPs & Sanctions

Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Trading & Investment

China Expands REITs Market with Commercial Property Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Regulators roll out a unified framework to activate commercial assets, with exchanges streamlining review processes and waiving fees to boost participation.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.