Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Lists New FX and Precious Metals Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

The new contracts aim to provide on-exchange currency hedging and offer retail investors easier access to gold and platinum markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Brokers Seek Extension on New Margin Rules

By Editors | 16/04/2026

BSEC has requested detailed data from a brokers' association to evaluate its request for a compliance delay, citing market risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Grants Investigators Powers to Launch Self-Initiated Probes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Regulators have amended rules to allow financial watchdogs to directly convert any market abuse investigation into a criminal probe, bypassing prosecutors.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmaps for Derivatives and Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

OJK has released two five-year plans to deepen market infrastructure, enhance investor protection, and boost ESG-linked financing.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Hold Off on Using Stabilisation Fund to Intervene in Stock Market

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The TWD 500 billion fund says it has no immediate plans to re-enter the market, citing strong economic fundamentals after booking significant profits.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/04/2026

Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.

ESG / Sustainability

China Launches Eight-Point Plan to Tackle Corporate Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 16/04/2026

The CSRC has launched a special campaign focusing on eight key areas, including mandatory pay clawbacks for executives at firms engaged in financial fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.