Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Confirms Major TOPIX Overhaul, Further Governance Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

Group CEO Yamaji Hiromi confirmed market-cap based selection for the TOPIX index and outlines ongoing work on governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.