Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Tighten SPAC Rules to Combat 'Irrational' Trading

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The FSS plans to enhance disclosures and close regulatory gaps as data shows rising speculation despite a contracting market.

Securities / Derivatives

US Senators Urge SEC to Scrutinise Chinese Firms' Use of VIEs

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Lawmakers highlights national security and investor protection risks from opaque corporate structures used by Chinese companies to access US capital markets.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Targets AML, Property Speculation in Latest Industry Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The FSC H2 2025 examination report details common failings in AML, consumer protection, and cybersecurity across 12 financial sectors.

Enforcement

South Korea Cracks Down on Finfluencer Market Abuse

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

Regulators are targeting front-running and rumour-spreading amid heightened market volatility, launching a whistleblower drive and promising stern action.

Securities / Derivatives

China Defines New Professional Framework for Investment Advisers

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The SAC has released its first-ever competency model for the country's nearly 87,000 investment advisers, pushing a shift from sales to fiduciary duty.

Securities / Derivatives

China's Trust Sector Move Away from 'Shadow Banking' Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

Regulatory reforms are forcing China's trust industry away from shadow banking, with standardised assets now dominating portfolios even as firm profitability comes under pressure.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Orders Real Estate Trusts to Rein in Risk, Boost Accountability

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

Regulator mandates preemptive provisions and warns against reckless growth ahead of new executive accountability rules taking effect in July.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan: Phase One of GHG Disclosures Roadmap Successfully Implemented

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The regulator has confirmed the next phase of its sustainability roadmap, bringing smaller listed companies into scope for GHG inventories.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Advancing Plans to Develop Fixed Income, FX, Commodities Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

HKEX's Gregory Yu outlines roadmap to develop Hong Kong's fixed income market, including plans for China bond futures and a push to attract more retail investors.