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Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Investor System to Stabilise IPO Market
By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026
The new rules allow pre-allocation of IPO shares to long-term institutional investors who commit to a six-month lock-up, aiming to improve price discovery and stability.

Enforcement
Australian Court Dismisses ASIC’s Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix
By Editors | 25/04/2026
ASIC has lost its civil penalty proceedings against software company Nuix, with the court dismissing all claims and ordering the regulator to pay costs.

Securities / Derivatives
China and Brazil Launch Bond Market Connectivity Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026
Bank of Communications has been named the exclusive pilot bank for the new mechanism, which marks the first such link between China and another emerging market.

Securities / Derivatives
FSS Korea Warns Securities Firms on Promissory Note and IMA Risks
By Editors | 24/04/2026
The regulator called for stronger liquidity management, internal controls and investor protection as funding from the instruments surged to KRW 57.2 trillion.

Securities / Derivatives
South Korea to Tighten Holding Company Rules for Overseas Listings
By Editors | 24/04/2026
The KFTC plans to scrap an exemption for dual-listed firms, raising subsidiary ownership requirements to tackle regulatory loopholes and protect minority shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives
China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026
Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026
The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026
The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Convenes Board for New Gold Clearing House
By Editors | 24/04/2026
The government-owned entity has convened its first board, aiming to launch trial operations this year to bolster the city's gold market infrastructure.
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