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ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Finalises Exemption to Boost Green Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

The FMA has granted a class exemption to remove disclosure hurdles for green and sustainable bonds, aiming to grow the domestic market.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Finalises Rule Changes for mFund Service Closure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/04/2026

ASX has confirmed the timeline and rule amendments for the wind-down of its managed fund settlement service, mFund.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Revises Guidelines to Facilitate Private Debt Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The revisions, effective 30 March 2026, aim to create a formalised framework for the issuance of and investment into private debt and Islamic private debt.

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SGX Announces Launch Date for APAC Government Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The new USD-settled contracts are designed to provide a standardised tool for managing sovereign interest rate risk across five key markets.

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Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.

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Taiwan FSC Permits Dual Listing for Certain Offshore International Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A new order allows foreign-currency denominated government bonds, corporate bonds, and sukuk issued offshore to professional investors to be dual-listed on the TPEx.

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HKEX Finds Deficient Controls, Non-Compliance at Market Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

HKEX published findings from its 2025 inspection programme, detailing common compliance deficiencies in risk management and China Connect rules.

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ASX Finalises Dynamic Default Fund Framework for Futures Clearing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

ASX has finalised its new framework, adopting key industry proposals on recovery powers and waterfall structure but retaining its contentious sizing methodology.

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Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.