Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Convenes Board for New Gold Clearing House

By Editors | 24/04/2026

The government-owned entity has convened its first board, aiming to launch trial operations this year to bolster the city's gold market infrastructure.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Onshore Nickel Futures to International Investors

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

The move gives foreign firms direct access to key renminbi-denominated contracts, a significant step in the internationalisation of China's commodity derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Approves Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs with Strict Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The move aims to level the playing field with overseas markets but comes with new mandatory education and deposit requirements for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

TMX Group to Acquire Cboe Australia and Canada for USD 300 Million

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The acquisition marks TSX owner TMX Group’s expansion into APAC and expected to increase competition for incumbent Australian exchange ASX.

Enforcement

APAC Regulators Join Global Crackdown on Unlawful Finfluencers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India have joined a 17-nation blitz targeting unlicensed online financial advice.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Confirms Plan to Allow US Dollar Dividend Payouts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2026

The new policy, aimed at foreign investors, will be implemented as early as 2027 to reduce currency exchange costs and volatility.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OCBC Launches Tokenised Physical Gold Fund on Public Blockchains

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2026

The token, a first for Southeast Asia, is issued under a framework involving three MAS-regulated entities to ensure institutional-grade governance.