Structural Regulation

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Structural Regulation

China Clarifies VAT Rules for Asset Managers, Loan Services

02/01/2026

New regulations designate asset managers as taxpayers for their products and make input VAT on loan interest temporarily non-deductible.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange

02/01/2026

The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

02/01/2026

The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

Anti-Money Laundering

BNM Fines 11 Money Services Firms for Regulatory Breaches

02/01/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia has penalised multiple money services businesses for failures relating to AML/CDD, capital shortfalls, and reporting.

Credit Risk

Beijing Eases Home-Buying Curbs and Mortgage Lending Rules

31/12/2025

Beijing has lowered purchase thresholds for non-residents and changed mortgage lending rules to support its sluggish housing sector.

Capital Adequacy

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

Supervision & Enforcement

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Structural Regulation

KRX to Tighten KOSDAQ Delisting Rules, Refine Tech IPO Process

31/12/2025

The move will see a faster exit process for failing firms and new oversight for tech-exempt listings to bolster investor trust.