Trading & Investment

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Hold Off on Using Stabilisation Fund to Intervene in Stock Market

    By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

    The TWD 500 billion fund says it has no immediate plans to re-enter the market, citing strong economic fundamentals after booking significant profits.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

    The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Proposes Easing Rules for Professional Investor Status

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    FSA aims to boost funding for startups by relaxing the criteria for individuals to be classified as sophisticated investors.

    Structural Regulation

    NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

    FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea Details Mandates for National Growth Fund Managers

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

    New rules cover investment targets, manager responsibilities, and incentives for sub-funds of the new 'National Growth Fund'.

    Market Data & Technology

    India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

    The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

    Market Abuse

    RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

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