Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Targets Crypto ETFs and ISSB Alignment in New Strategic Roadmap

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

Thai SEC outlines three-year plan focused on digital asset tokenisation, cyber resilience, and international sustainability reporting standards to boost market competitiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Reviews Easing Leveraged ETF Rules to Lure Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

The move aims to counter capital flight by allowing products like single-stock leveraged ETFs, currently banned in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Fines Six Financial Firms Including GIC for Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2026

The penalties are the first large-scale enforcement action since short selling resumed, signalling a zero-tolerance stance on illegal trades.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Finalises 30 Percent Dividend Tax Cap and Payout Mandates

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

New decree grants tax breaks for high-dividend shareholders while raising mandatory earnings recirculation targets for financial institutions and conglomerates.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026

SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Strict Derivatives Rules to Curb Speculation and Ring-Fence Risks

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026

The CSRC draft mandates professional trader standards, bans listed firms from trading their own stock derivatives, and enforces mandatory trade reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Sets New Investment, Solvency Rules for State Pension Funds

By Editors | 20/01/2026

New finance ministry regulation mandates 30% government bond allocation and a 2% solvency floor for civil servant pension managers.