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ESG / Sustainability
SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2026
SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.

Securities / Derivatives
China Proposes Strict Derivatives Rules to Curb Speculation and Ring-Fence Risks
By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2026
The CSRC draft mandates professional trader standards, bans listed firms from trading their own stock derivatives, and enforces mandatory trade reporting.

Securities / Derivatives
GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026
The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Sets New Investment, Solvency Rules for State Pension Funds
By Editors | 20/01/2026
New finance ministry regulation mandates 30% government bond allocation and a 2% solvency floor for civil servant pension managers.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026
The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Issues Guidance on Operational Risk Controls for Trading Activities
By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2026
The HKMA is urging banks to adopt advanced surveillance technology and preventative controls, including pre-trade hard blocks and real-time monitoring.

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.
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