Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

China Targets 'Finfluencers' and AI in Online Ad Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

New rules for financial product marketing are part of a broader push by regulators to govern the entire internet advertising ecosystem, from AI to livestreaming.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bonds to Join Key JPMorgan Index After Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2026

The inclusion in the GBI-EM series from January 2027 follows significant regulatory and market reforms and is expected to lower borrowing costs.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Government Bond Futures to Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows qualified foreign investors access to onshore government bond futures for hedging purposes, aimed at boosting the appeal of renminbi assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan Expands Digital Shareholder Notice Platform

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The expansion will add notifications for cash capital increases and public tender offers to the eNotice platform, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC to Ease Licensing Rules for Crypto Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The SEC is consulting on rules allowing digital asset firms to offer derivatives without creating new legal entities, while strengthening oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Fund Concentration Limits for Heavyweight Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The move allows certain domestic funds to hold larger positions in single companies that dominate the local stock index, reflecting market realities.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Investor System to Stabilise IPO Market

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2026

The new rules allow pre-allocation of IPO shares to long-term institutional investors who commit to a six-month lock-up, aiming to improve price discovery and stability.

Enforcement

Australian Court Dismisses ASIC’s Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix

By Editors | 25/04/2026

ASIC has lost its civil penalty proceedings against software company Nuix, with the court dismissing all claims and ordering the regulator to pay costs.

Securities / Derivatives

China and Brazil Launch Bond Market Connectivity Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2026

Bank of Communications has been named the exclusive pilot bank for the new mechanism, which marks the first such link between China and another emerging market.