Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Some NBFIs Need Bank-like Rules to Curb Systemic Risk: FSB Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

John Schindler outlines need for tailored, risk-based approach, citing recent crises and pushing back on industry misconceptions about regulation.

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SFC Tightens IPO Sponsor Rules, Warns of Inspections

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The regualtor has introduced new workload limits and reporting rules for banks amid a boom in listings.

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China Halts Commodity Funds to Curb Speculative Risk Amid Volatility

By Editors | 02/02/2026

Regulators suspended five silver and oil funds to protect investors after extreme price volatility and unsustainable premiums developed.

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SGX Consults on Shift to Omnibus Broker Custody Model

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

SGX RegCo has proposed rule changes to allow wider use of broker custody accounts, aiming to align Singapore’s post-trade framework with global practices.

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Taiwan Eyes Tax Breaks, New Regulations to Develop Wealth Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

FSC links financial sector expansion to national security, while defending controversial accounting changes for the island's US$1 trillion insurance industry.

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Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

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PBOC Adopts Global Repo Standard in Major Market Access Reform

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The PBOC has recognised the GMRA for onshore repo trades, a move set to simplify access and reduce capital costs for foreign investors.

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Indonesia OJK and IDX Chiefs Resign After US$80bn Market Rout

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The mass resignations follow an MSCI warning on transparency, prompting the government to announce a raft of urgent market reforms.

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India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.