Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Overhaul Listing Rules for Structured Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

HKEX is updating issuer eligibility and product requirements following a market consultation, with changes taking effect from May 2026.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Launches First Phase of CHESS Replacement Project

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASX has launched the new clearing component of its CHESS system, with the second phase for settlement services targeted for 2029.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

Capital / Liquidity

Korean Insurers Pivot to Bonds as New Capital Rules Bite

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2026

South Korean insurers are de-risking portfolios and boosting high quality, longer duration bond holdings to meet a new core capital mandate effective in 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.

Enforcement

India’s IFSCA Cancels First Broker-Dealer Licence in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The action against String AI IFSC follows findings of inadequate infrastructure, unpermitted business activities, and non-cooperation with the exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.

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