Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC and Companies Commission Sign Pact to Boost MSME Funding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

The Securities Commission and Companies Commission will share corporate data to expand MSME access to capital markets and strengthen oversight.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Outlines 'Substance Over Form' Approach to Digital Asset Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

A senior Australian regulator argues for integrating digital assets into existing financial laws, rejecting the need for entirely bespoke frameworks.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Confirms New OJK Leadership to Push Market Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

Indonesia has confirmed new OJK appointments tasked with implementing urgent governance reforms and restoring global confidence in the domestic market.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Authorities Raid Citic Securities, Guotai Junan Offices - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The move marks a significant escalation of regulatory scrutiny into the city's financial sector amid a boom in capital markets activity.

Securities / Derivatives

Hainan FTP Launches First Public Fund for Overseas Investors

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

The move marks a milestone for the free trade port under a new cross-border asset management pilot programme.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Orders Review of Stress Test Frameworks Amid Mideast Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

FSC orders review of scenario-based stress tests to identify 'weak links' in the financial system amid heightened market volatility and structural shifts.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Tightens IPO Fund Rules with Special Accounts

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2026

Indonesia's OJK has introduced new rules requiring issuers to hold public offering proceeds in separate bank accounts to improve market transparency.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.