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Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Remuneration Practices Lack Transparency: NUS Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

A study by NUS finds poor disclosure on executive bonus policies, particularly at family-influenced firms, despite new transparency rules.

Capital / Liquidity

China Unifies Rules and Expands Capacity for Corporate Overseas Lending

By Mark Johnston | 24/03/2026

New regulations unify CNY and foreign currency rules and raise lending limits under a new macro-prudential framework.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Consults on New Capital Add-on for Interest Rate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 23/03/2026

The new rules introduce a two-tiered supervisory approach, including a mandatory capital add-on for authorised institutions exceeding a 15 percent threshold.

Market Infrastructure

China Unveils Draft Foundational Law to Overhaul Financial Regulation

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2026

The comprehensive draft law aims to unify supervision, establish clear risk resolution mechanisms, and increase penalties for financial misconduct.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Caps Sponsor Workload to Tackle IPO Quality Concerns - Reports

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2026

The regulator is enforcing a five-project limit per sponsor and launching inspections amid concerns over substandard due diligence and documentation.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Phasing Out Physical Share Certificates for Listed firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has launched a consultation on an enabling regime for share dematerialisation to boost efficiency and support a tokenised economy.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Proposes Expanded Regulatory Regime for CSDs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2026

The regulator has proposed extending oversight to all CSDs, with new approval, governance and risk requirements under updated securities framework.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Consults on Closing OTC Commodity Oversight Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2026

IOSCO is seeking feedback on proposals to enhance visibility into OTC positions while addressing industry concerns over costs and confidentiality

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Grip on Hong Kong IPOs, Pushes 'Red-Chips' to Restructure

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2026

The CSRC is discouraging overseas-incorporated firms from listing in Hong Kong, citing compliance risks and capital flight concerns.