Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Forms Task Force to Enforce Stricter Delisting Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2026

The FSS has launched a multi-departmental unit to enforce stricter delisting rules and crack down on illegal market activities.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Mandates Shareholder Vote for Auditor Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2026

HKEX has updated its rules to require shareholder approval for auditor changes, aiming to curb ‘opinion shopping’ and boost corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

China Brokerage Consolidation Deepens with State-Backed Merger

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

Orient Securities is set to acquire Shanghai Securities, creating a top-ten brokerage as Beijing continues its push to build globally competitive investment banks.

Securities / Derivatives

China Widens Scope of Strategic Investors for Listed Firms

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules allow pension funds, mutual funds and insurers to act as strategic investors, enabling them to bring more ‘patient capital’ into the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

By Editors | 21/04/2026

The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Overhaul of Regulation Governing Futures Companies

By Mark Johnston | 21/04/2026

New rules would bring derivatives trading and market-making in-house to licensed firms and impose stricter capital and ownership rules.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

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.