Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Heightens Scrutiny of Private Credit Amid Global Market Stress

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/03/2026

The regulator is monitoring liquidity and valuation risks as problems emerge in more mature overseas markets.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Regulators Expand GenAI Sandbox Across Entire Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The initiative now covers securities, insurance, pensions and payments, offering firms free computing power to test AI in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Rules for Custodians Offering Unregulated Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The new rules permit custodians to offer services beyond SEBI's purview but mandate separate business units and strict governance safeguards.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Launches Council to Detail Security Token Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

A new public-private body will design rules for issuance, distribution, and on-chain settlement ahead of the 2027 legal implementation.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea's Nextrade Marks One Year Since Launch, Eyes Further Expansion

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

After capturing nearly 30% of stock trading value in its first year, Korea's new ATS faces calls to ease market share caps and permit full night trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Freezes $859m in Shares in Mirae Asset Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Regulators allege a 7,150 percent price surge in BEBS shares was driven by insider trading, IPO manipulation and fictitious transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises Reporting Framework for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The regulator has introduced annual activity report and streamlined quarterly filings to improve transparency and regulatory oversight of AIFs.