Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Ease Stress-Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

SEBI has proposed lowering stress-testing thresholds for commodity derivatives and revising SGF coverage to focus on the default of the top three clearing members.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Issues Guidance on Digital Asset Broking Services

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The new framework requires strict operational readiness, client asset protection, and third-party validation for licensed brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Eases Stock Market Access Rules for Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

Vietnam now allows foreign investors to place stock orders via global brokers, a reform aimed at boosting foreign inflows and aligning with international standards.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Opens Door for Discretionary Mandates to Invest in Private Equity

By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

The FSC has set strict due diligence, disclosure requirements, and a 40% combined exposure cap for PE and commodity investments in discretionary accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Rules to Support Liquidity in Algo Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

SEBI has updated its Order‑to‑Trade framework, easing penalties for certain algorithmic orders and supporting liquidity in equity and derivatives markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Speed Up Delisting of 'Zombie Firms' on KOSDAQ Market

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Regulators are tightening market rules to tackle unfair trading and purge non-viable companies from the KOSDAQ.