Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HSBC Asia Chief Proposes 'IPO Connect' for Greater Bay Area

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The proposal, modelled on the Stock Connect, aims to deepen financial integration by giving investors cross-border access to new listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Accelerates Structural Reforms to Meet MSCI's Demands

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Regulators are fast-tracking reforms, including a 15% free-float rule and stricter ownership disclosure, to address global investor transparency concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Eases OTC Trading Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

South Korea's FSC has proposed amending investment rules to allow foreign investors to trade restricted shares over-the-counter without prior approval.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Revises Fees to Encourage Retail Fund Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The new fee structure lowers costs for retail fund managers and updates charges for other entities operating within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Considers Rule Change to Tighten Administrative Control Over FSS

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The change aims to ensure the FSS’s operational changes remain closely aligned with the government’s broader financial policy objectives.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Whistleblower Protection Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2026

New regulations aim to shield whistleblowers from retaliation while enhancing transparency in Bangladesh's financial sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea’s Koscom Overhauls Structure to Drive Digital Asset Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The financial market infrastructure provider has expanded its digital asset division and created new task forces to support tokenised securities and extended trading hours.

Securities / Derivatives

China Optimises Mechanism for Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2026

NAFMII has unveiled optimised rules for sci-tech innovation bonds to channel long-term funds towards technological advancement.