Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

29/03/2026

A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

AML / KYC

Korea Launches New Taskforce to Combat Voice Phishing Scams

27/03/2026

Financial authorities will establish a cross-sector council to strengthen detection and information sharing, targeting new scams and mule accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

27/03/2026

HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Decommissions Legacy Reporting System After Security Flaw Found

27/03/2026

APRA has taken its D2A data submission platform offline and is instructing firms to uninstall the client software immediately.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

27/03/2026

The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

Enforcement

ASIC Outlines Key Lessons from Shield and First Guardian Failures

27/03/2026

ASIC's Alan Kirkland outlines expectations for superannuation trustees as gatekeepers following the collapse of investment schemes affecting 11,000 members.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

27/03/2026

The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.