Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Finalises Crypto Tax Rules, Proposes Levy on Unlisted Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Vietnam will apply a 0.1 percent personal income tax on the value of each digital asset transaction, and 20 percent on profits from the transfer of shares in unlisted companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Bond Issuance Rules for Foreign Institutions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC has relaxed listing requirements for foreign financial institutions, their branches, and subsidiaries to attract more issuers to its international bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

DMIST to Finalise Execution Source Code Standard in 2026

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

The derivatives standards body has outlined its 2026 priorities in its annual report, focusing on finalising key standards and driving adoption across the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

China Eases Refinancing Rules for 'Light-Asset' Tech Firms

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The change allows qualifying Main Board companies to exceed the 30 percent cap on using fundraising proceeds for working capital and debt repayment.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Amends Treasury Stock Rules, Reinforces Insider Trading Curbs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The FSC is expanding disclosure rules for all listed firms' treasury stock, while the FSS has issued fresh guidance on short-swing profit rules for insiders.

ESG / Sustainability

Investor Groups Push for Ambition in Korea’s ESG Disclosure Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

The PRI, ACGA and KoSIF have welcomed the draft roadmap but call for full ISSB alignment and a faster, broader implementation timeline.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Ban on Key Agri-Derivatives to 2027

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The regulator has prolonged the suspension on futures trading for seven key commodities, citing persistent concerns over price stability and food inflation.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Open TSR 20, Bonded Copper Options to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The move marks a further step in opening China's commodity derivatives markets to international participants via the QFI scheme.