Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Securities / Derivatives

JPMorgan, DBS Secure China Interbank Bond Underwriting Licence

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The US bank is one of two foreign lenders granted a general lead underwriting licence for corporate bonds in China.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Rules for Asset Managers to Boost Hub Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC has relaxed the ‘primary position’ rule and offers incentives to foreign firms setting up regional centres to attract talent.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Expand Cross-Border Fund Rules, Deepen FX Reforms in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The FX regulator will roll out nationwide MNC cash pooling, expand banking reforms, and call for cheaper SME hedging products.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cambodia Approves Draft Framework for Digital Asset Business Licensing

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Cambodia’s FSA Council has approved a draft proclamation establishing licensing requirements and operational obligations for digital asset service providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes to Ramp Up Penalties for Security Breaches at Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Regulators propose punitive fines of up to 10 percent of revenue for security breaches and a bank-led model for won-backed stablecoins under upcoming Phase 2 legislation.

Securities / Derivatives

India Considers Tax Exemption for Sovereign Wealth Funds’ Equity Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The proposal to extend tax exemptions to equity investments by SWFs and other long-term funds is expected to revive foreign inflows, following sharp portfolio outflows from Indian markets in 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.