Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Scrutinises Life Insurers Over Bond Losses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The FSA has brought forward checks on firms including Nippon Life, seeking details on unrealised losses and investment plans.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2026

The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Futures to Broaden Market Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The exchange will introduce the smaller-sized FKLM contract on January 26 to lower entry barriers and broaden retail participation in Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Plans Smaller Board Lots for Higher-Priced Stocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The exchange proposes reducing board lots to 10 units for stocks above SGD 10 and to one unit above SGD 100, following market review recommendations.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens 14 Commodity Futures and Options Products to International Investors

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

The CSRC has expanded the list of domestic specific commodities available to overseas traders to deepen financial market integration.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Eases Quantitative Targets for Corporate Value-up Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2026

The move follows feedback that firms found setting specific financial targets burdensome, as KRX pushes for wider adoption.

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.