Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Vows ‘No Leniency’ on Mis-selling After ELS Crisis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The FSS has warned of full penalties for any future incidents amid a surge in leveraged investing and high-risk product sales.

Securities / Derivatives

China NFRA Launches Audits of Major Insurers, Focusing on Investment Risks

By Editors | 24/03/2026

On-site inspections of five insurers and nine asset managers will scrutinise investment activities, operational compliance, and capital use amid growing assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SHFE Finalises Rules for International Access to Nickel Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

The SHFE has issued detailed rules for international participation in its nickel contracts, leveraging the established 'Overseas Intermediary' model.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Consults on New Market Halt Protocols Ahead of Index Futures Launch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The consultation outlines specific quantitative thresholds for halting the cash market and introduces a new, more flexible set of protocols for derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

China Unveils Draft Foundational Law to Overhaul Financial Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The comprehensive draft law aims to unify supervision, establish clear risk resolution mechanisms, and increase penalties for financial misconduct.

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.