Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Link Spot and Futures Electricity Trading Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The service, entering its second phase in August 2026, aims to simplify transactions and encourage hedge accounting for electricity futures.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Streamlines FPI Debt Cap Under Voluntary Retention Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The RBI has merged VRR investment limits into the broader FPI debt ceilings, aiming to encourage long-term investments in government and corporate bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Exchange Tightens IPO Rules, Hikes Free Float Requirement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

New regulations introduce tiered free-float thresholds and stricter governance standards following recent market volatility and leadership changes at IDX.

Market Infrastructure

UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Permit Bank Lending to REITs, Eases NBFC Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

The RBI also doubling collateral-free loan limits for small firms and exempting certain low-risk NBFCs from registration.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Investors Join Legal Action Against Switzerland Over AT1 Losses

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

A group that lost USD 130 million in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds is joining a treaty-based arbitration claim against the Swiss government.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easier Rules for REITs and InvITs to Boost Investment

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

The proposals aim to enhance operational efficiency by allowing REITs and InvITs to access a wider range of investment options, increase flexibility in managing borrowings, and reduce compliance burdens.