Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Consults on Flexible Listing Spread, New Reverse Takeover Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

NZX is seeking feedback on plans to allow liquidity facilities to meet spread rules and new requirements for reverse listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Orders Oil Price Controls, Deployment of Stabilisation Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 10/03/2026

President Lee Jaemyung orders direct price controls and expanded market fund as regulators direct brokers to bolster IT systems against extreme volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Streamlined Capital Raising Framework for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The IFSCA is seeking feedback on new rules for preferential issues, QIPs, and rights issues.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Revises Capital Adequacy Rules for Futures Firms

By Editors | 09/03/2026

The new framework refines the calculation of adjusted net capital, introducing detailed risk-equivalent charges and specific asset valuation haircuts.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.

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Korea Mandates Consumer Protection Overhaul Across Financial Sector

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

New FSS advisory committee to drive reforms across insurance, sales compensation, and digital finance, sparking industry concern over regulatory overreach.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Relaxes Investment Limits on Rule 144A Bonds for Offshore Funds

By Editors | 09/03/2026

The FSC has raised or combined investment caps for privately placed US debt across several fund types to reflect market trends.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility for Mutual Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

SEBI introduces a voluntary debit freeze for MF folios, allowing investors to block unauthorised withdrawals, enhance security, and maintain control over inflows and long-term holdings.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Regulator Probes Brokerages After Trading Systems Crash

By Mark Johnston | 09/03/2026

Extreme market volatility triggered widespread mobile trading system failures, prompting the FSS to launch a formal inspection into several firms.