Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2026

New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Exchange Cancels All Trades After Erroneous IPO Trades

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2026

The exchange voided an entire session's trades after pre-opening orders for a new listing at 3,500 times its IPO price.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea's Value-up Programme Drives Record Share Buybacks

By Editors | 09/01/2026

Korea Exchange plans to revise guidelines in Q1 to incorporate new fiduciary duties for shareholders amid record corporate returns.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Eases Rules for Asset Managers to Boost Hub Ambitions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC has relaxed the ‘primary position’ rule and offers incentives to foreign firms setting up regional centres to attract talent.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2026

The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.