Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo Warns Issuers Against Delaying AGMs and Annual Reports

    By Editors | 06/04/2026

    SGX RegCo has noted an adverse trend in listed companies seeking extensions and has warned of enforcement action, including placing directors on a watchlist.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Enacts Tax Breaks to Lure Retail Funds Onshore

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    A revised tax law creates a new investment account and offers tiered capital gains tax exemptions to stabilise the Korean won.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Exchanges Seek New Market Makers for Commodity Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    The move aims to improve market function and liquidity across a wide range of futures and options, with a deadline of 7 April for applications.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Regulators Coordinate Push to Scale Up ‘Technology Finance’

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    PBOC and other regulators outline plans to channel more targeted financial support into strategic technology sectors through specialised policy tools.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Weighs Book Value-Based Inheritance Tax to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    Proposal aims to curb the alleged suppression of share prices by changing how inheritance tax is calculated for undervalued companies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Targets Offshore Trusts in Widening Tax Crackdown - Reports

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    Authorities are demanding detailed financial data from wealthy individuals, creating uncertainty for Hong Kong IPOs and long-standing wealth planning structures.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ISDA Urges Regulatory Action on Australian Super Fund Liquidity Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2026

    New report details escalating liquidity risks in Australia’s AUD 4.5 trillion superannuation sector, calling for urgent policy clarity on repos and netting.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Flags 76 Breaches in First Year of Digital Short-Selling Oversight

    By Editors | 03/04/2026

    The Naked Short-selling Detection System, covering over 90 percent of trades, has enabled a shift to daily monitoring.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Finalises Market Reforms to Avert MSCI Downgrade

    By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

    OJK says Indonesia has completed reforms on transparency and free float after a market rout in January was triggered by concerns from MSCI.

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