Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Phase III Rollout of Revised Nomination Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

SEBI has postponed Phase III of its revamped nomination rules after intermediaries sought more time for system and process changes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Pakistan Explores Tokenisation with Binance, Grants Initial Crypto Approvals

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

Government signs non-binding MoU while the new virtual asset regulator grants initial approvals to Binance and HTX.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Public Tender Offer System

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

The opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposes that the system could offer an alternative tool to defend against hostile mergers and acquisitions.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Considers Share‑Based Inheritance Tax to Curb Volatility

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

Government reviews a proposal to allow inheritance tax payments in blue-chip stocks, which could potentially seed the new sovereign wealth fund.

Securities / Derivatives

BCBS, IOSCO Publishes Assessment of Global UMR Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

The assessment finds no material issues with the rules, highlights success in increasing collateralisation, and provides insights into current market practices.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s PFRDA Widens Investment Options to Boost Pension Returns

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

The PFRDA has widened NPS investment options, allowing gold, silver ETFs and alternatives while strengthening risk controls for non-government pension funds.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Guide Bank Lending, Deepen Capital Market Reform in 2026

By Editors | 13/12/2025

Beijing signals proactive fiscal and monetary policy while tasking financial institutions with supporting key sectors and managing property risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Corporate Governance Push Drives Record JPY 1.3 Trillion in Block Trades

By Mark Johnston | 12/12/2025

Regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings spurs surge in private off-market transactions amid heightened market volatility and demand for capital efficiency.