Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo and Frankfurt to Collaborate on Green Finance, AI Compliance Tech

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The two financial hubs have signed an agreement to bolster cooperation on financing the green transition and developing new AI-driven compliance solutions.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Targets Consumer Protection, Virtual Assets in 2026 Work Plan

By Editors | 10/02/2026

The regulator will shift to pre-emptive supervision of financial product design, manage real estate risks, and establish new frameworks for virtual assets and AI.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Jails Masterminds for 'Ramp-And-Dump' Securities Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The duo used 'WeChat teachers' to promote stocks, then used naked short selling to make HKD 3.3 million in illicit profits.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Regulators Directed to Fast-Track Establishment of Gold Exchange

By Editors | 10/02/2026

Government orders central bank to finalise plans for a national gold exchange and tap vast public reserves to boost economy.

Fintech / Regtech

IOSCO Targets AI Governance, Private Markets and Non-Bank Resilience in 2026 Workplan

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

IOSCO outlines plans for AI supervisory toolkits, crypto assessments and stricter valuation principles for collective investment schemes.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Urged to Mandate LEI Renewals to Safeguard Data Integrity

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

An industry leader calls for stronger regulatory enforcement to ensure data quality as the LEI's use expands beyond derivative reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Credit Derivatives Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Draft rules aim to deepen corporate bond market by introducing new products, expanding user eligibility, and setting stricter guardrails.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulator Uncovers Major Violations in 2025 IPO Inspections

By Editors | 10/02/2026

Two firms and their intermediary institutions face investigation for suspected fraud, while the CSRC notes a sharp drop in companies withdrawing applications upon inspection, signalling improved filing quality.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.