Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

China Urged to Refine Private Pension Scheme to Boost Low Contribution Rates

By Editors | 09/01/2026

Despite attracting 150 million accounts, low actual investment is prompting calls for better tax incentives and more diverse products.

Market Infrastructure

India’s CCIL Seeks to Revise Default Fund Liability Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/01/2026

CCIL has proposed capping clearing members’ default fund replenishment obligations at five times contributions over a rolling 30-day period.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Flags Stability Risks as AI Boom Shifts Financing to Debt, Private Credit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2026

New report notes the boom is supporting Asian growth but warns of risks from rising leverage and a disconnect between equity and debt valuations.

Securities / Derivatives

JPMorgan, DBS Secure China Interbank Bond Underwriting Licence

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The US bank is one of two foreign lenders granted a general lead underwriting licence for corporate bonds in China.

Market Infrastructure

US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Mulls 20 Percent Cap on Crypto Exchange Ownership

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

The FSC is reviewing proposals to classify top exchanges as core infrastructure, potentially forcing founders to divest billions in KRW.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Bolster Tech Strategy for MIIs, Develops AI Cyber Safety Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI plans a long-term technology roadmap for MIIs and to develop an AI tool to assess cyber resilience.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Pushes Market Upgrade, Prepares for Crypto ETFs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

KRX is boosting market surveillance and planning new products, including crypto ETFs, pending regulatory approval.