Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    UN Reports Chart Uneven Progress on Gender Equality in Asian Boardrooms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/03/2026

    New data shows that while boardroom representation is rising across the APAC, a steep drop-off persists in executive roles and regulatory approaches vary widely.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Issues Warning About Misleading ETF Advertisements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    The regulator outlined five key points ETF investors must verify such as investment risks, fee structures, marketing claims and the accuracy of performance information.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSS Korea Directs Firms to Bolster Private Credit Fund Risk Management

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    Regulator warns of risk underestimation and information opacity as retail exposure to overseas private credit funds surges 3.2 times.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Tightens IPO Underwriter Scrutiny, Causing Hiring Delays - Reports

    By Editors | 06/03/2026

    The SFC has intensified checks on IPO underwriters, citing poor submission quality and creating recruitment challenges for brokerages.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

    By Editors | 06/03/2026

    The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

    Securities / Derivatives

    DBS Announces China Approval of Bond Underwriting Licence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    The licence allows DBS to lead-manage onshore corporate bond deals in China’s interbank market and expand panda bond activity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Risks Missing AUD 24bn Digital Finance Opportunity, Report Warns

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    DFCRC report urges policy reform, warning that regulatory uncertainty and a lack of coordination could cost Australia an AUD 24 billion annual economic opportunity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Chair Calls on APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Innovation

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

    Joe Longo said ASIC will overhaul its own sandbox framework and urged regional alignment to avoid creating a "patchwork of standards" that encourages regulatory arbitrage.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Proposes New Commodity Derivatives Law to Strengthen Oversight

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

    The draft legislation aims to close regulatory gaps, introduce risk controls and expand commodity derivatives trading across agriculture, energy and metals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Partners With LSEG to Modernise ASX 24 Derivatives Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

    The partnership will integrate LSEG's low-latency technology to enhance the resilience, performance, and capacity of Australia’s primary derivatives venue.

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