Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Pauses Indonesia Index Adjustments, Flags Transparency Risks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The index provider has suspended additions and reclassifications of Indonesian stocks after identifying investability issues, as IDX moves to address data transparency and investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Plans Consolidation of Four State-Backed Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

Taiwan’s government is moving to merge four asset management firms into a single USD 12 billion entity, aiming to address fragmentation, build scale and strengthen its financial sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Exchange to Enhance Delivery of Critical Market Information

By Editors | 29/01/2026

The move aims to address system failures and ensure timely delivery of regulatory updates to maintain market fairness and transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Easing Qualification Rules for Futures Industry Auditors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The draft amendments would create a new pathway for professionals with CPA firm experience to become internal auditors, aiming to broaden the talent pool.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Tighten Corporate Lending Rules to Develop Bond Market

By Editors | 29/01/2026

The central bank will enforce strict single borrower limits to tackle NPLs, reduce reliance on bank financing, and encourage more bond issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Tokenised Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

The SEC has issued draft principles to govern the sale and redemption of tokenised MF units, aiming to enable instantaneous transactions, enhance efficiency, and support the digital economy.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2026

A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.