Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Link Dividend Tax Breaks to Corporate Governance Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

New rule links tax incentives to 'Value-Up' disclosures, aiming to boost participation in the government's market reform programme.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan MOF Eyes JGB Auction Changes to Ease Long-End Pressure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

The finance ministry is considering revising its liquidity-support auction framework from April to rebalance supply and ease yields amid market volatility.

ESG / Sustainability

Environmental Group Files Complaint With SGX Against OCBC

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

Market Forces alleged that OCBC failed to fully disclose climate risks tied to financing for Indonesia’s coal-powered Harita Nickel operations, potentially breaching SGX sustainability reporting rules.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Monetise Public Infrastructure Assets Through Capital Market

By Editors | 25/02/2026

Five-year plan aims to unlock value from public infrastructure, with highways, power, railways, and ports forming the largest components.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Secures Global Asset Freeze in HKEX Insider Dealing Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2026

SFC obtains first-of-its-kind UK court order to freeze HKD 4.3 million linked to a former HKEX employee and relatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka to Enhance Oversight of Corporate Financial Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The SEC and SLAASMB will collaborate on monitoring financial statements and audit compliance to promote transparency and investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Transparency of Trading Participation Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The exchange will distinguish between institutional and retail nominee accounts and reclassify certain foreign-owned company flows to improve data transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Files Charges Against Prominent Islamic Finance Figure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026

Daud Bakar, a former top shariah adviser, has pleaded not guilty to abetting unlicensed securities dealing in a case brought by the SC.