Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Trade Bodies Urge UK to Exempt Key APAC Benchmarks in BMR Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

Trade bodies warn against extra-territorial overreach, calling for exemptions for benchmarks critical to monetary policy and FX hedging in Asia.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Announces Sweeping Package of Capital Market Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

Regulators will prohibit controversial spin-off listings, restructure the Kosdaq market, and impose tougher penalties for market abuse to tackle the 'Korea discount'.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore’s Appeals Court Upholds Jail Terms in Stock Manipulation Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2026

The court rejected the appeals , ruling that the multi-year jail sentences for the S$8 billion penny stock crash over a decade ago were justified given the scale of market harm.

Enforcement

China Probe Into Conglomerate’s Collapse Ensnares More Former Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2026

The investigation found illegal fundraising and questionable ties between officials and the now-bankrupt conglomerate.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tasks HKEX with Enhancing Guidance on Internal Controls, Auditor Exits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2026

The SFC’s annual review of the stock exchange operator found failings in the vetting of company controls and the handling of late auditor resignations.

Securities / Derivatives

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Targets Deep Reforms to Establish 'Financial Powerhouse'

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

The 2026-2030 plan details a roadmap to build a ‘financial powerhouse’ through capital market reforms, expanded opening, and a focus on systemic risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Report Finds Offshore Activity Masks Financial Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2026

New report shows how firms use offshore centres to raise funds, complicating risk analysis and financial stability monitoring for regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.