Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Unveils Sweeping Capital Market Reform Agenda

By Editors | 13/04/2026

Government announces roadmap to curb market manipulation, introduce new products, and overhaul the legal framework to boost investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Seeking to Further Develop Corporate Bond Market - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 13/04/2026

Policymakers are encouraging new corporate financing methods as rising government bond yields create systemic risks for the country's largest financial institutions.

Trending

Japan Consults on Revisions to Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

The draft code, now open for public comment, aims to shift focus from short-term returns to long-term value creation.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Opens Term Money Market to Non-Banks to Deepen Liquidity

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

The RBI will allow non-bank lenders and corporates to access the uncollateralised term money market to improve policy transmission.

Securities / Derivatives

FTSE Russell Maintains Indonesia Stock Status Amid Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2026

FTSE Russell postponed its March 2026 review for Indonesia, citing uncertainty from ongoing reforms by financial regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Classify Funders as Major Shareholders

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

The proposal would extend regulatory approval requirements to the financial backers of major shareholders in securities and digital asset firms.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Asset Manager HKD 2 Million Over Staff Trading Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

Impression Investment Limited and its former responsible officer were sanctioned for internal control deficiencies and personal account dealing breaches.