Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Explores Move to T+1 Stock Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

A joint team from KRX, KSD and KOFIA will visit New York and London to study the implementation and risk mitigation strategies of a shorter settlement cycle.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Overhauls Trading Rules, Establishes Clearing Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2026

The new framework separates trading and clearing rules and introduces new requirements for programme trading, suitability, and risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.

Enforcement

Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery Charges

By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2026

Hui Ka Yan has admitted to a range of financial crimes in a Shenzhen court, marking a pivotal moment in the developer's collapse.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Charges Middleman in 16-Year-Old KPMG IPO Bribery Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/04/2026

A 72-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly offering HKD 400,000 in bribes to KPMG auditors in 2010 to facilitate a fabric manufacturer's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Warns of ‘Triple Whammy’ Threat to Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The FSB has urged G20 members to maintain vigilance over a potential crystallisation of multiple vulnerabilities stemming from the Middle East conflict

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2026

The IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing vulnerabilities in emerging markets and urges policymakers to strengthen oversight of nonbank lenders.