Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Korea to Prosecute NH Securities Staff Over Unfair Trading Gains

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The regulator alleges current and former employees used non-public information, part of a wider ring that netted KRW 3.27 billion.

Enforcement

CSRC Penalises Fund Managers in Dividend Tax Arbitrage Crackdown

By Editors | 26/01/2026

The CSRC has suspended several firms for helping institutional investors to improperly exploit tax-free dividends from bond funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Adds Corporate Governance Ratings to MyBURSA Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The move gives investors direct access to governance assessments for listed companies, enhancing transparency and supporting more informed investment decisions.

Enforcement

SFC Secures Compensation from 'Shadow Director', Two Former Execs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

The trio were banned from being directors and ordered to pay compensation worth HKD 595 million for defrauding a now-delisted company.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, AMFI Discuss Lowering Fixed Costs for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

Discussions are focusing on reducing fixed costs including KYC and depository charges amid tighter expense ratio norms and brokerage caps that are squeezing margins.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchanges Hike Metal Futures Margins to Curb Volatility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/01/2026

Regulators raise margin requirements and widen price limits for gold, silver, copper, and aluminium contracts effective 22 January.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Adopts Proposals on RWA Tokenisation, AI Risk

By Editors | 23/01/2026

Regulator greenlights 18 industry proposals, including plans for a real-world asset tokenisation platform and reduced capital charges for infrastructure investment.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Secures KRW 1,240 Trillion for "Productive Finance" Push

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2026

The regulator has urged financial firms to shift from collateral-based lending and redesign internal performance metrics to support high-tech industries.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.