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    Alternative Markets

    Australia, UK Deepen Investment Ties as Super Funds Hunt for European Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    The new pact comes as a delegation of Australia’s largest pension funds tours France and the UK seeking private market deals.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Lists Largest Physical Gold ETF Amid Regulatory Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    The launch of Hong Kong's largest physical gold ETF aligns with the city's strategy to become a regional bullion hub, supported by regulators.

    Structural Regulation

    PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

    HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Launches National Programme to Boost Investor Literacy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    The initiative aims to train 550 individuals to encourage more informed and responsible retail participation in the capital market.

    Structural Regulation

    China Brokerage Consolidation Deepens with State-Backed Merger

    By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

    Orient Securities is set to acquire Shanghai Securities, creating a top-ten brokerage as Beijing continues its push to build globally competitive investment banks.

    Structural Regulation

    China Widens Scope of Strategic Investors for Listed Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

    New rules allow pension funds, mutual funds and insurers to act as strategic investors, enabling them to bring more ‘patient capital’ into the market.

    Trading & Investment

    Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Proposes Overhaul of Regulation Governing Futures Companies

    By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

    New rules would bring derivatives trading and market-making in-house to licensed firms and impose stricter capital and ownership rules.

    Trading & Investment

    India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

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