Sustainable Finance

Sri Lanka’s Resus Energy Lists Green Bond on Luxembourg Exchange

02/11/2026

The LKR 1 billion bond’s dual listing expands international visibility for renewable energy financing, marking a first for a Sri Lankan non-financial corporate issuer.

Alternative Markets

China Lists First Water Infrastructure REIT on Shenzhen Exchange

02/11/2026

The listing marks a regulatory breakthrough in securitising state-owned water assets, offering a new model for infrastructure financing.

Trading & Investment

Capital Market Research Institutes in Korea and Japan Deepen Ties

02/11/2026

The partnership provides for joint research, information sharing and researcher exchanges, with a focus on corporate governance, market valuations and policy effectiveness.

Structural Regulation

Alibaba Wins Preliminary Injunction Against US Lobbying Restrictions

02/11/2026

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Pentagon rule that restricted defence contractors from sharing lobbyists with the Chinese technology giant.

Alternative Markets

Korea Private Equity Council to Form Official Association

02/11/2026

South Korea's private equity council will convert into a formal association to strengthen industry representation and navigate tightening regulations.

Tokenisation

Japan's Shoko Chukin Bank Pilots Tokenised Deposits for Trade Settlement

02/11/2026

Shoko Chukin Bank, DCP, and STANDAGE have launched a joint study to test tokenised deposits for trade settlements ahead of new digital document regulations.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cambodia FSA Pilots Single Sign-On Portal for Non-Bank Financial Sector

02/11/2026

The FSA has launched a pilot for a single sign-on portal to streamline access to regulatory IT systems.

Anti-Money Laundering

Pakistan Updates AML/CFT Rules on Cash, Crypto and Piracy

02/11/2026

The changes raise the cash transaction reporting threshold by 50 percent, extend AML Act coverage to PVARA, and bring maritime piracy within scope.

Alternative Markets

Australia Introduces Tax Reforms for Venture Capital and Innovation

02/11/2026

The Australian government has introduced legislation to expand venture capital tax concessions and establish a new capital gains discount.