Securities / Derivatives

IFSCA Clarifies Liquid Net Worth Rules for Capital Markets Firms

31/12/2025

New circular clarifies that broker-dealers and clearing members can include certain deposits and trading margins in their capital calculations.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank Finalises Framework for Move to Risk-based Supervision

31/12/2025

BB detailed its restructured supervisory organogram, new reporting requirements, and engagement protocols ahead of the January 2026 transition.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Tighten KOSDAQ Delisting Rules, Refine Tech IPO Process

31/12/2025

The move will see a faster exit process for failing firms and new oversight for tech-exempt listings to bolster investor trust.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Revamps ESG Portal, Adds English Service for Investors

30/12/2025

The move aims to improve information access for foreign investors as mandatory corporate governance reporting expands to all KOSPI firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Allowing Securities Firms as Custodians for Managed Futures

30/12/2025

The move aims to increase choice and promote business development in a custody market currently served only by banks.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates New Digital Banking Standards for GIFT City Units

30/12/2025

The IFSCA has set a June 2026 deadline for existing banking units to upgrade their internet banking platforms or face restrictions.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Launches Task Force to Reform Financial Group Governance

29/12/2025

The move follows presidential criticism of CEO succession practices, sparking industry concerns over a return to government-controlled finance

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate ETF Fee and Return Disclosures on Pension Portal

29/12/2025

FSS to add ETF data to its Integrated Pension Portal and improve comparison tools for loans and insurance products

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.