Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Hong Kong Authorities Arrest Eight in Insider Trading, Corruption Probe

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

Joint SFC-ICAC operation targets executives at two brokerages and a hedge fund in a scheme that allegedly netted HKD 315 million from illicitly obtained placement data.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Reassures Market Participants of System Stability After System Outage

By Editors | 13/03/2026

KRX denies capacity issues after a system failure disrupted trading across all brokerages, intensifying scrutiny of its 24-hour market plans.

Enforcement

Malaysia Cabinet Refers MACC Chief to Chief Secretary for Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

The Chief Secretary to the Government will determine follow-up action, which will involve a review by the Public Service Department's disciplinary board.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Presses Brokerages on Rising Margin Loan Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The FSS met with 11 securities firms to discuss investor protection and risk management amid growing market volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Refer 11 to Prosecutors in Major Stock Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The group, including financial professionals, allegedly used over KRW 100 billion and a company’s own treasury shares to manipulate prices.

Securities / Derivatives

Insider Trading Dominated Korean Market Abuse Cases in 2025: KRX

By Editors | 12/03/2026

KRX referred 98 cases of suspected unfair trading to financial authorities, with the KOSDAQ market remaining a hotspot.

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.