Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Easing Qualification Rules for Futures Industry Auditors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The draft amendments would create a new pathway for professionals with CPA firm experience to become internal auditors, aiming to broaden the talent pool.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Tighten Corporate Lending Rules to Develop Bond Market

By Editors | 29/01/2026

The central bank will enforce strict single borrower limits to tackle NPLs, reduce reliance on bank financing, and encourage more bond issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand’s SEC Proposes Rules for Tokenised Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

The SEC has issued draft principles to govern the sale and redemption of tokenised MF units, aiming to enable instantaneous transactions, enhance efficiency, and support the digital economy.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Rules on Fund Performance Benchmarks

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

New CSRC and AMAC rules effective 1 March compel fund managers to align benchmarks with investment styles and tighten custodian oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

China Fines Ruifengda Record CNY 41m in Private Equity Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

Regulators establish a strict liability framework combining administrative, self-regulatory, and criminal penalties to dismantle a complex private equity fraud network.

Enforcement

SHFE Imposes Trading Curbs on 16 Firms Trading Metals Markets

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2026

The Shanghai exchange has imposed trading curbs on 16 clients and tightened position limits, sending tin prices tumbling.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2026

The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.