Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, Google Launch Verified App Label to Combat Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The initiative places a verification badge on legitimate trading apps in the Play Store to help investors avoid scams amid rising digital fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI proposes a new framework to measure and compare the technological robustness of exchanges and other key market infrastructure institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Seeks Global Finance Input for New International Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

During a high-level US visit, Vietnamese officials received detailed policy recommendations from major financial firms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Widens Auditor Pool for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has added cost accountants to the list of professionals eligible to conduct annual compliance audits for IAs and RAs.