Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

    Enforcement

    China Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity to Ensure Market Stability

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    CSRC vows to rigorously punish speculation and manipulation following work conference, approving margin hike to curb risks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thai Political Parties Propose Capital Market Overhaul to Restore Confidence

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    Eight parties outlined plans to boost liquidity, tighten governance, and introduce new products, citing a severe decline in investor trust.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Extends Tax Exemptions for Foreign Bond Investors Through 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    The Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration confirm a two-year extension of income tax and VAT waivers to support market opening.

    Securities / Derivatives

    JP Morgan Receives Approval for Singapore EQDP Fund Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    The fund is part of the broader SGD 5 billion Equity Market Development Programme, which aims to attract more active investment in Singapore equities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to End HFT Speed Advantage with Co-location Ban, Latency Delay

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2026

    Exchanges order removal of co-located servers and propose artificial lags to curb volatility and protect retail investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Launches SID Chairpersons Guild to Boost Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

    New SID initiative and MAS-linked Value Unlock programme aim to strengthen board leadership, investor engagement and market value creation among SGX-listed firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China's Henan Province Issues New Offshore Bond Rules for State Firms

    By Editors | 19/01/2026

    The new measures introduce lifetime accountability for executives and aim to close a loophole used for unregulated short-term borrowing.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ASX Proposes Overhaul of Capital Rules for Third-Party Clearers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    ASX is consulting on replacing its tiered capital model with a flat requirement and other changes for third-party clearers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2026

    A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

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