Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Advances Merger of State Asset Managers in IDR 2.7 Trillion Deal

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund is consolidating the investment units of four state lenders in a deal pending regulatory approval.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Maintains Existing FPI Caps on Debt Investments, Lifts Absolute Limit

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The RBI has maintained percentage limits for foreign investment in government and corporate debt while raising the overall ceiling on market growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Launches New Asset Management Body, Plans Supervisory Bureau

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2026

A new association has launched for Japan's asset management industry, as regulators plan a new supervisory bureau to bolster the 'asset management nation' goal.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Revises Corporate Governance Code to Spur Growth Investment

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

Listed firms will be urged to use resources for R&D and human capital, with new governance reports due by July 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

India Invokes Treaty Anti-Abuse Rule in Jane Street Tax Dispute

By Editors | 08/04/2026

India's tax office has challenged treaty benefits claimed by Jane Street's Singapore arm, invoking the MLI-PPT over potentially billions in escaped income from derivatives trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Enforces Shareholder Reporting for Large Unlisted Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/04/2026

The regulator has reminded large unlisted companies to report controlling shareholder stakes or face penalties, including executive dismissal recommendations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Tokenisation Risks Require Global Policy Overhaul: IMF Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

IMF report is urging new legal and policy anchors to address concerns that the speed and automation of tokenised finance could amplify crises.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Exchange Begins Mock Trading for 12-Hour Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2026

KRX is testing systems with 50 member firms ahead of a planned September launch of pre-market and after-market trading sessions.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Proposes Market Stabilisation Fund Amid War-Driven Sell-Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2026

Proposals include a state-backed fund, trading curbs, and incentives for buybacks as the government seeks to calm markets and secure a key status upgrade.