Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Pauses Indonesia Index Adjustments, Citing 'Investability Issues'

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.