Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Jails Former Zhongzhi Executives in Landmark Shadow Banking Case

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Executives of the bankrupt conglomerate have been jailed, highlighting Beijing's crackdown on risks within the country's shadow banking sector.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Proposes Overhaul of Securities Firm Rules on Real Estate, Venture Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

Regulators are tightening net capital rules for real estate project finance and creating new incentives for investment in high-risk, high-growth companies.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Tighten Foreign Investor Registration Rules from June 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/12/2025

New rules will enhance beneficial ownership transparency and cap Mainland China investment in certain private funds to strengthen market oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea to Ban Volume-Based Incentives for Overseas Trading

By Mark Johnston | 26/12/2025

FSS orders halt to certain promotional activities and plans ban on volume-based rewards after finding widespread investor losses.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Lenders Ask RBI to Curb Surging Hedging Costs - Report

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Banks seek regulatory relief from the Large Exposures Framework as the cost of hedging US dollar exposure nears a seven-year high.

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Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Imposes New Licence Conditions on Super Trustee Diversa

By Editors | 24/12/2025

APRA has mandated an independent review of the trustee's investment governance, though Diversa claims the conditions are unwarranted.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Considers Incentives to Channel Household Savings into JGBs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The finance ministry is considering new incentives to channel household wealth into JGBs as the central bank reduces its bond purchases.