Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Sets Phased IFRS Sustainability Reporting Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

New regulations mandate phased adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from 2026, including third-party assurance for GHG emissions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Sets New Rules for Overseas Listing Proceeds, Mandating Repatriation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The new rules, effective April 2026, require funds raised offshore to be repatriated in principle, with specific account and approval requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea Urged to Overhaul Securities Firm Capital Rules over Systemic Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The KDI warns current capital adequacy metrics create a "dangerous illusion" of soundness and proposes a return to stricter, pre-2016 rules.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Rules for Basic Demat Accounts to Lower Investor Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The changes make the low-cost account a default option for eligible investors and clarify valuation rules for illiquid securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Head Offers Public Endorsement to New IMA Products

By Editors | 29/12/2025

Lee Chan-jin has personally subscribed to new Integrated Investment Accounts launched by Korea Investment & Securities and Mirae Asset Securities.

Enforcement

China Urges Banks to Tighten Oversight Following Crime Crackdown

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

A joint campaign by the MPS and NFRA dismantled 200 criminal gangs, prompting new warnings for financial institutions on outsourcing risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Impose 'One-Strike' Rule on Private Equity Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2025

The FSC plans stricter oversight, new reporting duties, and a 'one-strike-out' policy to curb short-termism and boost venture capital.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Proposes Tailored KOSDAQ Listing Standards for AI, Energy, Space Firms

By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

The bourse aims to implement sector-specific qualitative review criteria for innovative industries, expanding beyond existing bio-focused standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges Bar Brokers From Distributing Third-Party Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

The move clarifies rules for brokers also registered as research analysts, aiming to curb investor leverage and prevent conflicts of interest.