Securities / Derivatives

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.

Capital / Liquidity

China to Expand Cross-Border Fund Rules, Deepen FX Reforms in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

The FX regulator will roll out nationwide MNC cash pooling, expand banking reforms, and call for cheaper SME hedging products.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cambodia Approves Draft Framework for Digital Asset Business Licensing

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Cambodia’s FSA Council has approved a draft proclamation establishing licensing requirements and operational obligations for digital asset service providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Proposes to Ramp Up Penalties for Security Breaches at Crypto Firms

By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2026

Regulators propose punitive fines of up to 10 percent of revenue for security breaches and a bank-led model for won-backed stablecoins under upcoming Phase 2 legislation.

Securities / Derivatives

India Considers Tax Exemption for Sovereign Wealth Funds’ Equity Gains

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The proposal to extend tax exemptions to equity investments by SWFs and other long-term funds is expected to revive foreign inflows, following sharp portfolio outflows from Indian markets in 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan's Securities Industry to Form Joint Venture for Back-Office Operations

By Mark Johnston | 07/01/2026

The new company, backed by the JSDA and major brokerages, aims to cut costs and ease the administrative burden for smaller firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Minister Signals Support for Integrating Crypto into Mainstream Finance

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Satsuki Katayama pledges government support for integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure and cutting taxes to drive the “first year of digitalisation".

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.