Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China IPO Hopefuls Reconsider Offshore Listings Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2026

Increased regulatory oversight of the VIE structure is forcing Chinese AI startups to reconsider their path to public markets in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo to Mandate Pay, Dividends and Investor Relations Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The proposals aim to enhance corporate transparency and sharpen issuers’ focus on shareholder value creation, with new rules slated for a phased implementation from 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Convenes Board for New Gold Clearing House

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The government-owned entity has convened its first board, aiming to launch trial operations this year to bolster the city's gold market infrastructure.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Onshore Nickel Futures to International Investors

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

The move gives foreign firms direct access to key renminbi-denominated contracts, a significant step in the internationalisation of China's commodity derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Approves Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs with Strict Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The move aims to level the playing field with overseas markets but comes with new mandatory education and deposit requirements for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

TMX Group to Acquire Cboe Australia and Canada for USD 300 Million

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The acquisition marks TSX owner TMX Group’s expansion into APAC and expected to increase competition for incumbent Australian exchange ASX.

Enforcement

APAC Regulators Join Global Crackdown on Unlawful Finfluencers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India have joined a 17-nation blitz targeting unlicensed online financial advice.