Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Capital and Operational Norms for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/01/2026

SEBI has set higher capital and liquid net worth requirements, capped underwriting exposure, and tightened disclosure norms for merchant bankers.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulates Fund Fees to Spur Long-Term Holding

By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2026

New rules effective 2026 cap subscription and service fees, standardise redemption charges and limit incentives for sales agencies.

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Hong Kong Pushes Deeper Finance-tech Integration to Lure Mainland IPOs

By Editors | 05/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlines strategy to leverage capital market reforms and innovation hubs to attract frontier technology firms.

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Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.

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Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives

Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

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Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

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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.