Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Weighs Delaying Trading-hours Reform After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/03/2026

Korea Exchange is considering postponing the planned extension of its trading hours after securities firms and labour unions cite insufficient preparation time.

ESG / Sustainability

UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2026

New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Issues Warning About Misleading ETF Advertisements

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The regulator outlined five key points ETF investors must verify such as investment risks, fee structures, marketing claims and the accuracy of performance information.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Directs Firms to Bolster Private Credit Fund Risk Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

Regulator warns of risk underestimation and information opacity as retail exposure to overseas private credit funds surges 3.2 times.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Tightens IPO Underwriter Scrutiny, Causing Hiring Delays - Reports

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The SFC has intensified checks on IPO underwriters, citing poor submission quality and creating recruitment challenges for brokerages.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

Securities / Derivatives

DBS Announces China Approval of Bond Underwriting Licence

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The licence allows DBS to lead-manage onshore corporate bond deals in China’s interbank market and expand panda bond activity.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.