Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Urges Banks to Accelerate Shift to 'Productive Finance'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC has urged financial firms to support the real economy's structural change, warning that market performance will be the ultimate judge of success.

AML / KYC

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

India Eases Investment Curbs on Neighbours, Opening Door to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules allow up to 10 percent stake purchases without prior approval and introduce a 60-day clearance timeline for larger investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Propose Value-Up Disclosures For Undervalued Companies

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

South Korean legislators have introduced a bill mandating corporate value enhancement plans for listed companies with persistently low price-to-book ratios to prevent market suppression.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Asian Government Bond Futures Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

SGX plans futures linked to India and Southeast Asian sovereign bonds, expanding its derivatives offerings as global investors seek hedging tools.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes New Rules for Disclosing Derivative-Based Interests

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

ASIC has released draft rules to capture economic interests in listed companies held via equity derivatives, proposing key exemptions for market makers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Tightens Oversight of PE Fund Managers with New Internal Controls

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The FSS and industry group have introduced a self-regulation framework to strengthen ethics, governance and investor protection in the PEF sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to List Physical Gold ETF on SGX After Two Decades

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

Lion Global Investors has launched gold-backed ETF tracking LBMA benchmark, giving investors cost-efficient exposure to physically vaulted bullion.