Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Bolster Defences Against Mounting External Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

Korean authorities will conduct stress tests across the financial sector and prepare an expanded KRW 100 trillion market stabilisation programme.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Flags Compliance Gaps Among Intermediaries in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has "initiated appropriate regulatory action" in response to lapses in staffing, infrastructure and controls at capital market intermediaries in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Yuanta Officer over Dishonest Trading Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

SFC fines and bans former RO for executing trades that disadvantaged his employer and for concealing personal trading accounts.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Expanded Regulatory Regime for CSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has proposed extending oversight to all CSDs, with new approval, governance and risk requirements under updated securities framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Offer Fee Relief to Facilitate Transition to Scripless Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

The government has ruled creating a dedicated fund to help securities dealers cover costs, but will offer fee waivers to ease the burden on small and medium firms.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Consults on Closing OTC Commodity Oversight Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking feedback on proposals to enhance visibility into OTC positions while addressing industry concerns over costs and confidentiality

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSC Designates NH Investment as Third IMA-Licensed Broker

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

NH Investment & Securities joins an exclusive group of firms authorised to operate integrated management accounts, expanding Korea's prime brokerage market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Overhaul Disclosures After Designation Error

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2026

KRX will create a new oversight committee and use AI to vet market-moving announcements after mistakenly clearing a company's administrative status.