Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

Vietnam Reviews Draft Operating Rules for New International Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Authorities are reviewing feedback on the third draft of IFC regulations, including provisions for multiple trading floors, dispute resolution and a regulatory sandbox.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Sign Gold Market Deal with Shanghai

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

The agreement aims to establish a central clearing system, bolstering the city's ambition to become an international gold hub.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Professionals Urge Major Rethink on Crypto Tax Reporting and Licensing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2026

Securities and futures professionals warn that new global crypto tax reporting rules and local licensing proposals could create unworkable liabilities and stifle growth.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Lists New ETF Under Cross-Border Link with Shenzhen

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The listing reflects the continued opening of China’s markets and growing demand for exposure to Chinese companies beyond traditional mega-cap benchmarks.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Crackdown Secures A$40m in Refunds for Retail CFD Investors

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

A regulator's review of 52 issuers found significant compliance breaches, leading to refunds for more than 38,000 retail investors and sector-wide changes.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Rules for Dual Counter Designated Specialists

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

HKEX has detailed new rules allowing dual counter market makers to register corporate clients as specialists for liquidity provision, effective 26 January.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Targets Crypto ETFs and ISSB Alignment in New Strategic Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Thai SEC outlines three-year plan focused on digital asset tokenisation, cyber resilience, and international sustainability reporting standards to boost market competitiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Reviews Easing Leveraged ETF Rules to Lure Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The move aims to counter capital flight by allowing products like single-stock leveraged ETFs, currently banned in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.