Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Details Plan to Become APAC Gold Trading Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The plan focuses on new products, market infrastructure, and central bank services to capture growing investor demand for bullion.

Securities / Derivatives

China Directs Smaller Banks to Use Centralised Bond Trading Systems

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

Authorities have instructed some smaller banks to stop using over-the-counter platforms for proprietary bond trading in a move to tighten market oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Former CSRC Issuance Chief Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Allegations

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2026

Former head of China's stock issuance review committee has been referred for prosecution over serious duty-related crimes.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.