Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Finalising Licensing Framework for Cash Trust Schemes

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/02/2026

The regulator is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance investor protection.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Overhauls Delisting Rules to Purge ‘Zombie’ Firms

By Mark Johnston | 16/02/2026

Regulators will tighten market cap, penny stock, and disclosure rules, and expect the changes to triple the number of delistings.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Outlines New 'Consulting Inspection' Model for Securities Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/02/2026

The FSS details a new collaborative inspection framework in a meeting with compliance officers, while reaffirming its traditional enforcement powers.

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Singapore Pursuing Market Enhancements in Partnership with Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

ASIFMA’s Lyndon Chao highlights constructive collaboration with SGX on fee rationalisation and a new dual-listing framework to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE Unveils 2026 Action Plan, Pledges CNY 1.1 Billion in Fee Cuts

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2026

The ten-point plan focuses on improving disclosure, ESG standards, and market services while delivering significant cost reductions for participants.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Probes Claims of Ignored MSCI Letters - Reports

By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026

OJK and IDX didn't receive letters directly from MSCI, but the government did and ignored them, according to a presidential aide.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX Acquires AI Startup to Drive Transformation, New Growth Engines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The acquisition is KRX's first in its 70-year history and signals a significant strategic push into data and technology.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Launch Impact Assessments to Cut Regulatory Costs

By Editors | 13/02/2026

Regulator will form a new committee and research centre to analyse the economic burden of compliance and lower the cost of capital.

Securities / Derivatives

Budget 2026: Singapore Pledges to Boost Equities, Startups, AI Adoption

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

Measures include multi-billion-dollar top-ups for equity market funds, expanded support for growth-stage startups, and a new national AI strategy.