Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Issues New Rules on Brokerage Capital Calculations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

The FSC has clarified how securities firms should calculate total assets and liabilities for regulatory purposes, repealing a previous order from 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Subsidise Cybersecurity Audits for Designated FCMs

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

Starting in 2026, eligible futures commission merchants conducting cybersecurity audits can receive a subsidy of up to TWD 88,000 per audit to enhance overall market security.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces Uniform Compliance Reporting Framework for SIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

SEBI has revised the Compliance Test Report to standardise how mutual funds and asset managers report compliance for Specialised Investment Funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Exchange Cancels All Trades After Erroneous IPO Trades

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The exchange voided an entire session's trades after pre-opening orders for a new listing at 3,500 times its IPO price.

Securities / Derivatives

China Urged to Refine Private Pension Scheme to Boost Low Contribution Rates

By Editors | 09/01/2026

Despite attracting 150 million accounts, low actual investment is prompting calls for better tax incentives and more diverse products.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea's Value-up Programme Drives Record Share Buybacks

By Editors | 09/01/2026

Korea Exchange plans to revise guidelines in Q1 to incorporate new fiduciary duties for shareholders amid record corporate returns.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.