Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on Corpay Unit Over Client Misclassification

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

ASIC has acted against Cambridge Mercantile for misclassifying thousands of retail clients and other significant compliance failures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Block NCDEX and MSEI from Launching Equity Derivatives - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

SEBI has stopped NCDEX and MSEI from launching equity derivatives until they establish stronger equity cash markets and liquidity, reflecting caution from the regulator.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong and UAE Deepen Financial Ties with Debt Market Integration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2026

The Central Bank of the UAE has joined Hong Kong's Central Moneymarkets Unit, creating a new channel for cross-border investment into China.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Expands Equity Market Development Programme to S$6.5bn

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The move will allow MAS to back more asset managers investing in Singapore equities and deepen capital pools in the local market.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The financial centre will focus on capital markets, fintech, digital banking and new financial products to strengthen global capital connectivity and support sustainable economic growth.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Nomura, Daiwa Partner with Megabanks on Stablecoin Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

The project will allow investors to use stablecoins for 24-hour, real-time settlement of stocks, bonds, and investment trusts.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Directs Securities Firms to Cut Property NPLs, Bolster Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

FSS chief warns of on-site inspections for firms slow to reduce real estate project finance exposure.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.