Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Inks 24-Hour Derivatives Deals with Eurex and ICE

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

KRX will sign agreements with Eurex and ICE to expand trading access as part of its bid for inclusion in the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Pledges Support for New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The exchange plans to boost IPOs, expand ESG and Islamic finance offerings, and strengthen market access for smaller companies, aiming to future‑proof the market and enhance regional connectivity.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Urges Banks to Accelerate Shift to 'Productive Finance'

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

The FSC has urged financial firms to support the real economy's structural change, warning that market performance will be the ultimate judge of success.

AML / KYC

SFC Urges Industry Action Amid 40pc Surge in Investment Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

Regulator reveals that a 24/7 payment-freeze mechanism has intercepted over 50 percent of targeted criminal funds, calling for greater industry cooperation.

Securities / Derivatives

India Eases Investment Curbs on Neighbours, Opening Door to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules allow up to 10 percent stake purchases without prior approval and introduce a 60-day clearance timeline for larger investments.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Propose Value-Up Disclosures For Undervalued Companies

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

South Korean legislators have introduced a bill mandating corporate value enhancement plans for listed companies with persistently low price-to-book ratios to prevent market suppression.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Asian Government Bond Futures Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new derivatives will cover bonds from India and four South-east Asian nations, offering hedging tools amid rising geopolitical and interest-rate risks.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes New Rules for Disclosing Derivative-Based Interests

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2026

ASIC has released draft rules to capture economic interests in listed companies held via equity derivatives, proposing key exemptions for market makers.