Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Executes Record Expansion of ETF Connect Scheme with 98 New Funds

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

The cross-border programme now grants offshore investors access to 364 onshore ETFs, including those tracking the regulator-promoted CSI A500 Index.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Details Phased Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 21/01/2026

Listed firms will adopt the standards in three stages based on capitalisation, with the first phase starting in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

India's AMFI Seeks Major Tax Overhaul in Budget Wish List

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

The proposals include restoring indexation for debt funds, easing equity capital gains tax, and creating new tax-advantaged savings schemes.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea’s Hyundai Card Revives Kimchi Bonds After 15-year Freeze

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

Hyundai Card priced a USD 20 million deal after the central bank lifted a ban on local foreign-currency bond investments to support the won.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Regulating ‘Significant’ Market Indices

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Benchmarks widely used by mutual funds would be identified and brought under tighter oversight as SEBI moves to strengthen governance of India’s growing index ecosystem.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Potential in Capital Markets Hindered by Regulatory Fragmentation, says ICMA

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

new paper highlights convergence on reserve rules but warns that inconsistent global adoption and practical constraints create significant hurdles.

AML / KYC

Vietnam Reviews Draft Operating Rules for New International Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Authorities are reviewing feedback on the third draft of IFC regulations, including provisions for multiple trading floors, dispute resolution and a regulatory sandbox.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

Securities and futures professionals warn that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.