The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
An ex-finance minister, now at Morgan Stanley, stated that the Draghi report and economic literature show a link between slower growth compared to the US and a less developed capital market.
Financial institutions like Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas are exploring tokenization and stablecoins to enhance capital markets in Europe by improving settlement and liquidity. Major US banks are also planning tokenized deposit networks, while Nasdaq and NYSE are developing tokenized trading infrastructure.
SpaceX's potential $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq could be the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco. With massive investor interest and a significant retail allocation, the listing is expected to reshape tech valuations and global capital flows.
Hong Kong is the top listing choice for tech firms due to Asia's growing innovation, says HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan. The city's markets saw HK$166B in IPOs and HK$293B daily turnover in May, with tech shares surging sevenfold in 10 years.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO, anticipated to raise a record US$75 billion, is set to reshape global capital markets, influencing Chinese investors and the Hong Kong market.
Google plans an $80 billion sale to fund AI infrastructure, potentially the largest equity capital markets transaction ever. The deal includes a $40 billion at-the-market offering and a $10 billion private placement with Berkshire Hathaway.
At least one company from Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange this year, according to Frederick Ma Si-hang, head of the city's Trade Development Council. Kazakhstan is seeking to privatize state-owned firms, and Hong Kong's capital market is seen as an ideal location.
The European Commission will urge Italy to adopt a robust industrial strategy, reform its tax system, and strengthen its capital market, according to a document seen by Euronews. The recommendations aim to reduce territorial disparities and boost Italian competitiveness.
The Turkish Presidency's Disinformation Center (DMM) stated that President Erdoğan's remarks on capital markets were deliberately taken out of context and circulated. The DMM emphasized that while Erdoğan noted the inherent risks in capital markets, he also stressed the importance of increasing confidence and the role of regulatory bodies.
The Ministry of Commerce (DMM) stated that President Erdoğan's remarks on capital markets investment were distorted and taken out of context on social media. The DMM emphasized that Erdoğan highlighted the importance of financial literacy and investor protection, while also noting the inherent risks in capital markets.
The National Participation Growth Fund, launched with government support, sold out on its first day, with nearly 40% of bank sales going to low-income individuals. This indicates a significant inflow of funds from ordinary citizens into the capital market.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce tempered expectations for a broad "innovation exemption" for tokenized stock trading, stating any such relief would be "limited in scope." Her comments follow a Bloomberg report suggesting the SEC is considering allowing only tokens with the same benefits as common stock, like voting rights and dividends, to avoid market fragmentation and risks.
Experts propose strengthening capital market reforms in South Korea by activating shareholder derivative suits and adjusting tax policies. The goal is to shift household assets from real estate and deposits towards financial investment products like stocks, fostering sustainable economic growth.
China's Central Political Bureau has stressed the importance of stabilizing and enhancing confidence in the capital market, signaling a clear policy direction for steady progress. This initiative aims to support the real economy, technological innovation, and industrial upgrading amidst global uncertainties and domestic development needs.
YMTC, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, is preparing for an IPO. Its parent company has begun the official tutoring process with Citic Securities and China Securities, signaling a push for capital market involvement in the nation's semiconductor self-reliance efforts.
The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co, China's leading 3D NAND flash memory manufacturer, has officially begun the tutoring process for an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing.
Tether buys SoftBank's 26% stake in Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin treasury company, deepening its influence as the firm expands into lending, mining, and capital markets.
Pakistan is poised to become the latest partner in a China-centred trading network, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, to sell “panda bonds”. Islamabad seeks to raise as much as US$250 million through its first-ever sale of the bonds – yuan-denominated debt instruments sold by foreign entities in mainland China’s onshore market – as early as this week. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Saturday that Islamabad was preparing to access Chinese capital markets with the sale – the...
Overseas-invested securities firms collectively saw income from their China businesses skyrocket in 2025, as combined net profits climbed more than fourfold from a year earlier to 2.65 billion yuan (US$390 million), according to their annual reports. However, while the industry’s bottom line surged last year – fuelled by China’s lifting of capital restrictions and a rebound in the capital market – the individual performances of firms showed a widening gap in scale. A South China Morning Post...
Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda.
Analysis of 2026 crypto regulatory developments shows a shift from US spot ETF-driven adoption to infrastructure testing in Israel, Pakistan, and Hong Kong. Israel approved a shekel-pegged stablecoin, Pakistan replaced its 2018 crypto ban with regulated banking access for VASPs, and Hong Kong granted stablecoin licenses. These moves test whether crypto can connect to local money, bank accounts, and payment systems rather than just serving as an investment vehicle.
What are the impacts of the UAE's decision to pull out of the OPEC oil cartel? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
China Resources Power has received Shenzhen Stock Exchange approval to spin off its renewable energy arm, China Resources New Energy Holdings, in a deal potentially worth 24.5 billion yuan. The state-backed power producer's unit seeks to fund wind and solar projects across 31 provinces, with installed capacity reaching 41.6 GW as of end-2025.
