Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Overhauls Fund Disclosure Rules to Emphasise Long-Term Value

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

New CSRC guidelines mandate the disclosure of investor profitability ratios and stock turnover rates to tackle short-termism.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Moves to Ban Subsidiary IPOs to Tackle 'Korea Discount'

By Editors | 17/03/2026

The government plans to prohibit dual listings to protect shareholders, though the details are not yet finalised.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea to Expand Special Police Powers to Speed Up Stock Probes

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The FSC and FSS propose broader fast-track investigations and oversight reforms to speed enforcement against unfair trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC Details Regulatory Framework Under New Act

By Editors | 17/03/2026

Regulator outlined a master plan to modernise the capital market, focusing on investor protection, transparency, and global alignment.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea's IBK Drives KOSDAQ Reform with Dual-Track Push

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

IBK and the Korea Venture Capital Association are separately mobilising capital and lobbying for structural reform to revitalise the KOSDAQ market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Global Overhaul of Securities Financing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

New paper calls for harmonised capital, liquidity and netting rules to reduce systemic risk and support market functioning.