Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Overhaul of Forex Trading Framework for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2026

Draft directions aim to give authorised dealers more flexibility in hedging and trading while strengthening risk management frameworks.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Proposes to Ease Audit Rules for Chinese GDR Listings

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

The UK's FRC has proposed a temporary rule change to allow auditors of certain Chinese firms to use local standards for London listings.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Finalises Resolution Regime for Clearing and Settlement Facilities

By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia has detailed its crisis powers for clearing and settlement facilities following industry consultation.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan: TDCC to Enhance Cross-Border Proxy Voting Efficiency

By Mark Johnston | 18/02/2026

The TDCC has formed a new partnership with UK-based Proxymity to streamline cross-border proxy voting for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Reviews Easing of Non-Agri Commodity Derivative Limits

By Editors | 18/02/2026

SEBI working group is considering raising position limits and reducing mandatory meetings to deepen the market and ease compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong AFRC Pushes for Audit Transparency to Bolster Market Confidence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2026

The AFRC calls on public interest entity auditors to proactively publish transparency reports, while highlighting inconsistencies and gaps in the reports already being published.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Regulators Probe Insider Trading Case at Mizuho Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

Japan’s SESC is probing a Mizuho Securities investment banker for suspected illegal trading using confidential client information.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lamakers Clash Over Mandatory Treasury Share Cancellation Bill

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

The Democratic Party is fast-tracking a bill to boost shareholder value, but the government and opposition warn it could leave firms defenceless against hostile takeovers.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Drafts Reporting Rules for Offshore INR FX Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

The RBI has proposed mandatory reporting by AD Cat-I banks of OTC rupee derivatives undertaken by their offshore related parties, aiming to boost market transparency and oversight.