Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Spotlights Constraints on Using Derivatives in Pension Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

New paper details restrictive rules in China and India, while noting widespread use of swaps and forwards in Australia and South Korea.

Crypto / Digital Assets

KOFIA Restructures to Support Capital Market, Digital Assets

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2026

KOFIA is establishing a new “K-Capital Market Division” and a new Digital Strategy Team, while moving to strengthen its influence on policy and regulation.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Official Outlines Reforms to Boost Hong Kong REIT Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

The SFC is streamlining listing rules, planning a new M&A framework, and prioritising REIT Connect to enhance market competitiveness and liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Deploys AI to Combat Stock and Crypto Market Manipulation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

Regulators are launching parallel AI systems to detect pump-and-dump schemes in both capital and virtual asset markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Clears NSE IPO After Nearly Nine-year Wait

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The regulator has granted NSE a no-objection certificate after years of scrutiny over governance lapses, co-location practices, and ownership concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

UK, China to Relaunch Economic Dialogue, Explore Asset Management Link

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

A new cross-border scheme is under consideration alongside enhanced stock connect and revived dialogues following a high-level UK visit to Beijing.

ESG / Sustainability

China Finalises Technical ESG Guidelines Ahead of First Mandatory Reporting Cycle

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing bourses issue methodologies for energy, water and pollutant disclosures, enforcing double materiality standards for major indices.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Issues Guidelines on Offshore Bond Settlement via ICSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

New rules clarify scope, tax, and reporting obligations for local firms trading government bonds with foreign investors offshore ahead of WGBI inclusion.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Promotes 'Asia Innovation Capital' Programme to Propel Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The FSC aims to support strategic industries, enhance fundraising channels, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Taiwan’s role as a regional innovation financing hub.