Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Ramps Up IPO Banker Licence Approvals After Quality Clampdown

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The SFC issued 53 percent more licences in March, signalling a cautious easing after a period of intense scrutiny over IPO application quality.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Scrutinises Banks' Unwinding of Rupee Arbitrage Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

RBI is examining how banks offloaded arbitrage positions after a clampdown, amid concerns the practice aggravated rupee weakness.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Propose Bill for RMB Stamp Duty Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

The government plans to introduce legislation allowing stamp duty on RMB-denominated stock trades to be paid in yuan, alongside the move to a scripless market.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Exchange Consults on Rule Revamp for ChiNext Market

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

Regulators have introduced new listing standards, expanded financing options, and created a novel role for local governments to recommend IPO candidates.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Updates Framework for Non-Resident Investment in Debt Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The updated master direction consolidates rules for non-resident debt investments and the use of debt instruments as collateral for derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

GFMA Urges Regulatory Action on Digital Money in Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

New GFMA report highlights progress in Hong Kong and Singapore but calls for greater cross-border coordination to avoid market fragmentation.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Stock Exchange Proposes Overhaul of Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

The proposed changes include expanding post-market trading, altering fund closing mechanisms, and adjusting price limits for risk-warning stocks.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches New IT Platforms to Enhance Regulatory Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

SEBI has rolled out three new platforms to streamline communication, digitalise adjudication, and strengthen cybersecurity supervision for regulated entities.

Enforcement

Singapore Jails Former Broker for S$15m Investment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2026

A former UOB Kay Hian dealer has been sentenced for a multi-year fraud that solicited funds from investors by falsely implicating the brokerage.