Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Securities / Derivatives

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Margin Rules to Cool Speculative Stock Rally

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Regulators are raising margin financing requirements to 100 percent to rein in leverage, but grandfathering existing contracts to prevent market disruption.

Securities / Derivatives

China Unveils First Framework to Standardise State Investment Funds

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

The NDRC and three ministries release dual measures to guide state capital into 'hard technology' and 'future industries' while banning disguised debt financing.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Warns FIs on 'Excessive' FX Product Marketing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

The FSS has cited rising consumer risk from currency volatility amid a surge in US dollar-denominated investments.

Securities / Derivatives

China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

Enforcement

MAS Bans Former Fund Manager Over Fraudulent Bond Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

MAS has barred Sun Weiyeh for seven years after he was convicted of defrauding investors through improper bond transactions that caused losses to an externally held fund.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2026

Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.