Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2026

The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Taps London Stock Exchange for Financial Hub Development

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

A series of agreements aim to connect Vietnamese firms to international capital markets and support Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitions to become a next-generation financial centre.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Approves First Shariah-Compliant Credit Risk Product

By Editors | 17/04/2026

The new takaful-based product aims to expand financing for underserved sectors by providing an alternative to conventional credit guarantees.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Finds Operational Resilience Gaps in Derivatives Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

A thematic review highlighted weaknesses in outsourcing, business continuity, and technology security, despite a generally mature foundation among firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchanges Consider Covered Call ETFs to Attract Global Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The move aims to broaden product offerings and boost liquidity in the derivatives market as Japan competes for more international capital flows.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mirae Asset Gets Hong Kong Licence for Retail Digital Asset Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/04/2026

The Korean brokerage has become the first in the country to receive approval to offer digital asset trading to retail investors in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Beijing Stock Exchange Reinstates Inquiry-Based IPO Pricing

By Mark Johnston | 17/04/2026

The exchange is reviving its offline bookbuilding process after a three-year pause, aiming to improve price discovery and attract higher-quality technology listings.