Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Indonesian Police Raid Shinhan Unit in Market Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

Authorities raided the brokerage’s Jakarta headquarters over suspected IPO-linked stock manipulation, as the OJK backed police efforts to protect market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Revamp of ‘Fit and Proper’ Rules for Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

The market regulator has proposed changes to eligibility, disclosure and procedural safeguards governing brokers and other intermediaries.

Enforcement

Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/02/2026

The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.

Trending

HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Ban Executives for Accounting Fraud in Transparency Push

By Manesh Samtani | 04/02/2026

Regulators will impose market exit penalties, mandate external oversight for major audit firms, and penalise low-ball audit bids to boost investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

Enforcement

Korea's Dunamu Under Probe for Allegedly Hindering Market Competition

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

South Korean regulators are probing whether Dunamu unfairly restricted trading of its unlisted shares to its own platform, hindering competitors.