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Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.

Trading & Investment

SHFE Finalises Rules for International Access to Nickel Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The SHFE has issued detailed rules for international participation in its nickel contracts, leveraging the established 'Overseas Intermediary' model.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Unifies Rules and Expands Capacity for Corporate Overseas Lending

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

New regulations unify CNY and foreign currency rules and raise lending limits under a new macro-prudential framework.

Market Risk

HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Unveils Draft Foundational Law to Overhaul Financial Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The comprehensive draft law aims to unify supervision, establish clear risk resolution mechanisms, and increase penalties for financial misconduct.

Structural Regulation

SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2026

The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.

Clearing & Post-Trade

MAS Proposes Expanded Regulatory Regime for CSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has proposed extending oversight to all CSDs, with new approval, governance and risk requirements under updated securities framework.