Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    India’s IFSCA Cancels First Broker-Dealer Licence in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The action against String AI IFSC follows findings of inadequate infrastructure, unpermitted business activities, and non-cooperation with the exchange.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2026

    The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan's Taishin Securities Faces Probe After Post-Merger System Outages

    By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

    The brokerage, now Taiwan's fourth-largest, suffered two system failures following its merger with MasterLink, leading to thousands of incorrect trades and a regulatory investigation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Regulators Expand Treasury Cross-Margining to Clients

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    A move to allow client cross-margining for US Treasuries aims to boost market liquidity, enhance resilience, and provide capital efficiencies for participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Eyes Deeper Capital Market Ties with China

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

    Regulators and exchange representatives met with Chinese counterparts to accelerate capital market linkages, focusing on new investment flows and regulatory cooperation.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    HKEX has released its operational model for shortening the settlement cycle, with an indicative implementation timeline of Q4 2027.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    LayerZero and Korea Gold Exchange to Launch Multi-Chain Gold Token

    By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

    The partnership will see the launch of KGLD, a real-world asset backed by physical gold, aiming to tap into Asia’s growing demand for tokenised assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Fintech Hub with Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The city has partnered with the LSE to test new financial models and create a pathway for international capital.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.

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