Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI to Cap Bank Forex Positions, Prompting Pushback from Banks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    Lenders are urging the RBI to relax a new $100 million currency position cap, warning of forced unwinding and significant mark-to-market losses

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Details Plan to Become APAC Gold Trading Hub

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

    The plan focuses on new products, market infrastructure, and central bank services to capture growing investor demand for bullion.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Directs Smaller Banks to Use Centralised Bond Trading Systems

    By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

    Authorities have instructed some smaller banks to stop using over-the-counter platforms for proprietary bond trading in a move to tighten market oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

    The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

    A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Woos Central Banks for Gold Hub Initiative

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2026

    The city is inviting Belt and Road nations to a new government-run clearing system in a bid to challenge London.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Former CSRC Issuance Chief Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Allegations

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2026

    Former head of China's stock issuance review committee has been referred for prosecution over serious duty-related crimes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

    CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

    HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

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