Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Starts Deploying S$5bn Equity Fund to Revive Local Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

Funds have been allocated to selected asset managers to boost liquidity, revive interest in local stocks and strengthen the depth of the domestic equity market.

Securities / Derivatives

HK, Shanghai Ink Gold Market Deal to Boost Pricing Power, Yuan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2026

The agreement establishes a joint governance structure for a new clearing system and aims to create a 2,000-tonne 'global vault'.

Securities / Derivatives

China Weighs CNY 30b Threshold for HK Listings to Curb Quality Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

China is considering raising compliance bars, including a minimum market capitalisation, to stem a flood of low-quality offshore IPO applications.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI to Inject Over INR 2 Trillion Liquidity Into Banking System

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

The RBI has unveiled a suite of liquidity measures, including repo auctions, foreign exchange swaps and government bond purchases, to ease liquidity pressures and help stabilise financial conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Digitises Buyback Reporting, Extends Disclosure History

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

FSC shifts compliance to MOPS and requires five-year repurchase history, effective May 2026 to allow preparation.

Securities / Derivatives

China Extends Tax Incentives for Innovative Firms' CDR Pilot to End 2027

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2026

Authorities renew preferential treatment for individual and institutional investors, including QFIIs and public funds, to support the domestic depositary receipt programme.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand to Finalise Rules for Crypto ETFs and Futures in 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

Thailand’s securities regulator is finalising rules covering crypto ETFs, custody standards and futures trading, formally recognising digital assets within capital markets.

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.