Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Ban 'Split Listings' in Bid to Tackle Market Discount

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

New rules from July will prohibit subsidiary IPOs in principle, imposing strict new duties on boards to protect minority shareholders and address the "Korea Discount".

Trading & Investment

RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

Trading & Investment

New Zealand FMA Flags Weaknesses in Private Asset Valuations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

A review finds KiwiSaver and managed funds have inadequate valuation practices, poor oversight, and unmanaged conflicts of interest.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

Trading & Investment

Japan Exchanges Consider Covered Call ETFs to Attract Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The move aims to broaden product offerings and boost liquidity in the derivatives market as Japan competes for more international capital flows.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Reinstates Inquiry-Based IPO Pricing

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

The exchange is reviving its offline bookbuilding process after a three-year pause, aiming to improve price discovery and attract higher-quality technology listings.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

By Editors | 16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Sustainable Finance

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.