Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Enforcement

Tokyo Court Rules Against MUFG Over AT1 Bond Losses

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

A Japanese court has ordered Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities to compensate an investor over inadequate AT1 bond risk disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Enable Same-day FX Settlement for Foreign investors

By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2026

South Korea will enable same-day currency exchange and securities settlement for foreign investors to support global index inclusion.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2026

The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s GIFT City Sees Flurry of Listings and Market Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The IFSCA announced a series of collaborations, the launch of the first IPO, admission of overseas equity, a Sri Lankan blue bond listing and the rollout of expanded global investment access.

Fintech / Regtech

GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Issues Norms for Independent Reviewers of Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

SEBI has updated requirements for appointing third-party reviewers and certifiers of green bonds and loans to enhance accountability, expertise and investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

China Grants First QDII Licences to Wholly-Foreign-Owned Fund Managers

By Editors | 02/03/2026

Fidelity and JPMorgan Asset Management receive approval to launch outbound investment products, a key milestone in China's market opening.