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Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Trading & Investment

MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Cap to Boost Market Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

MAS has proposed the change after reviewing the existing framework and said the higher 90 percent cap would better support investor participation and market vibrancy.

Structural Regulation

China Ease Refinancing Rules for Tech, High-Quality Firms

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2026

The new rules will relax restrictions on using funds for working capital and allow firms trading below their IPO price to raise capital.

Cybersecurity

Japan Proposes Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Crypto Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

FSA outlines a three-pronged plan of firm-level duties, industry collaboration, and public support to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Pakistan Capital Market Adopts Faster T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

The move shortens the trade settlement period from two days, aiming to reduce risk, boost liquidity, and align with global standards.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Major Governance Overhaul For Managed Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Proposals include mandatory external directors on boards and a ban on most related-party transactions following high-profile fund collapses.

Structural Regulation

China Tightens Underwriting Rules, Set Quantitative Metrics for IPO Research

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

The new guidelines introduce strict evaluation metrics for earnings forecasts in research reports and add bribery as an aggravating factor for penalties.

AI Risk & Governance

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Trading & Investment

RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Credit Derivatives Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Draft rules aim to deepen corporate bond market by introducing new products, expanding user eligibility, and setting stricter guardrails.