Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Gold Exchange Taps Alibaba Unit for Blockchain Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2026

HKGX is partnering with AGTech to build a blockchain-based system, aiming to cement Hong Kong's role as a global gold hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Top Japanese Brokerages Preparing to Enter Crypto Exchange Market - Reports

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2026

Nomura, Daiwa, and SMBC Nikko are preparing to enter the crypto market ahead of planned regulatory reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Finalises Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2026

The rules mandate SSBJ-based sustainability reporting for large firms and expand human capital disclosures, while introducing a safe harbour for Scope 3 emissions data.

Securities / Derivatives

IDX Firms to Sell $11 Billion in Shares to Meet New Free Float Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026

Higher free-float requirements will mean 267 firms will have to raise a combined 187 trillion rupiah, which is more than ten times last year's total.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Toughen Enforcement Against Disclosure Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2026

The FSS found a surge in disclosure violations by non-listed firms planning IPOs and outlined areas of focus for annual reports.

Securities / Derivatives

India: Broker Association Urges SEBI to Defer New RBI Lending Curbs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The industry body warns that raising collateral requirements for proprietary trading will harm market liquidity, while the RBI aims to reduce systemic risk.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Strengthens Delisting Rules to Enhance Market Credibility

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

KRX has launched a dedicated task force to speed up the removal of distressed KOSDAQ firms and restore investor confidence in the market.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Natural Gas Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

The new monthly contracts, developed with the Indian Gas Exchange, aim to provide a domestic risk management tool and improve price discovery.

Capital / Liquidity

IIFM and ICMA Partner to Standardise Global Islamic Repo Market

By Editors | 19/02/2026

The two bodies will create a unified master agreement to boost liquidity and replace fragmented practices in Shari'ah-compliant short-term funding.