Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Sets Tight Deadline for Ho Chi Minh City Financial Hub

By Editors | 19/01/2026

The government will launch a new arbitration centre and specialised court as it develops a regulatory framework to attract global finance.

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.