Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Expands REITs Market with Commercial Property Pilot

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

Regulators roll out a unified framework to activate commercial assets, with exchanges streamlining review processes and waiving fees to boost participation.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Appoints Former GIC Risk Chief as New Chairman

By Editors | 02/01/2026

Dr Sung Cheng Chih will succeed the founding chairman and is set to steer the regulator in implementing key market reform recommendations.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Securities / Derivatives

New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for AIF Compliance Officers

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

SEBI aims to raise professional standards amid rapid growth in the alternative investment fund sector.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves Coking Coal Options for Dalian Commodity Exchange

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The DCE published detailed trading rules and fee structures ahead of the launch on 16 January 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Rules Governing Board Secretaries of Listed Companies

By Editors | 02/01/2026

The draft rules aim to clarify responsibilities, raise qualification standards, and enhance accountability for this key corporate governance role.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Expand Gender Pay Gap Disclosures for Investment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 02/01/2026

KOFIA will require major securities firms and asset management companies to disclose gender and position-based compensation data from January.