United States

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

    Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Exchange Targets 24-Hour Market by December 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

    KRX will introduce 12-hour stock trading from as early as June, with plans for 24-hour derivatives trading and a T+1 settlement cycle.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bank of Thailand Seeking Powers to Regulate Online Gold Trading

    By Editors | 15/01/2026

    Thai authorities to impose trading caps on digital gold and enforce crypto travel rule to combat illicit financial flows.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

    The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand Proposes Tighter Short Selling, Lending Rules for Brokers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2026

    The SEC has opened a public consultation on new rules for short selling and SBL, including stricter inventory and risk management requirements.

    Trading & Investment

    Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 13/01/2026

    As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

    Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Expands REIT Rules to Include Infrastructure, New Structures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

    New regulations broaden the scope of eligible assets, allow for SPV structures, and refine corporate governance rules.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

    New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

    The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.

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