Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches National Programme to Boost Investor Literacy

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The initiative aims to train 550 individuals to encourage more informed and responsible retail participation in the capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Trial Tokenised Government Bonds for Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

Major financial institutions will test the use of JGBs as digital collateral on a blockchain network, with backing from the FSA.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Forms Task Force to Enforce Stricter Delisting Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

The FSS has launched a multi-departmental unit to enforce stricter delisting rules and crack down on illegal market activities.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Brokerage Consolidation Deepens with State-Backed Merger

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

Orient Securities is set to acquire Shanghai Securities, creating a top-ten brokerage as Beijing continues its push to build globally competitive investment banks.