Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

Enforcement

Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery Charges

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

Hui Ka Yan has admitted to a range of financial crimes in a Shenzhen court, marking a pivotal moment in the developer's collapse.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Charges Middleman in 16-Year-Old KPMG IPO Bribery Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

A 72-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly offering HKD 400,000 in bribes to KPMG auditors in 2010 to facilitate a fabric manufacturer's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes to Streamline Rules for Foreign Investor Advisory Services

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

FSC proposes to simplify the application process for asset managers providing advisory and execution services to foreign professional investors.