Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Finance Minister Backs Exchange Crypto Trading, Plans 2026 Tax Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation.”

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Confirms Major TOPIX Overhaul, Further Governance Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

Group CEO Yamaji Hiromi confirmed market-cap based selection for the TOPIX index and outlines ongoing work on governance reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Intensify Campaign Against Corporate Financial Fraud

By Editors | 06/01/2026

The CSRC convened key government bodies to advance a comprehensive system for punishing and preventing corporate financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Codifies Enforcement with New Securities, Futures Rules

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

The CSRC releases comprehensive rules standardising regulatory measures, enhancing procedural rights while retaining emergency powers to contain market risks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.