Securities / Derivatives

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    LayerZero and Korea Gold Exchange to Launch Multi-Chain Gold Token

    By Mark Johnston | 20/04/2026

    The partnership will see the launch of KGLD, a real-world asset backed by physical gold, aiming to tap into Asia’s growing demand for tokenised assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Hub Ambitions Take Centre Stage at HSBC Summit

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2026

    Hong Kong leaders and global finance chiefs touted the city's resilience and growth ambitions amid discussions on geopolitical risk and the future of digital assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Fintech Hub with Regulatory Sandbox

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2026

    The city has partnered with the LSE to test new financial models and create a pathway for international capital.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI and FIU-IND Sign Pact to Fight Money Laundering

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    The agreement establishes a formal framework for data sharing to strengthen the implementation of AML rules in the securities market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Receives Regulatory Approval for 23-Hour Trading Day

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2026

    The move aims to meet growing overnight trading demand from investors in regions like Asia, pending crucial upgrades to market data infrastructure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Exchange to End Simplified Disclosures, Name Low-PBR Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2026

    KRX is tightening requirements for its ‘Corporate Value-up’ programme, pushing for more detailed plans and targeting underperforming companies for public disclosure.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Proposes to Allow Foreign Bonds as Loan Collateral

    By Mark Johnston | 19/04/2026

    The FSC proposes to allow investment-grade foreign bonds as collateral for securities-based loans, aiming to improve investor liquidity and expand brokerage services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea to Ban 'Split Listings' in Bid to Tackle Market Discount

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/04/2026

    New rules from July will prohibit subsidiary IPOs in principle, imposing strict new duties on boards to protect minority shareholders and address the "Korea Discount".

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISLA Expands Jurisdictional Scope, Coverage of GMSLA Netting Opinions

    By Editors | 18/04/2026

    ISLA has updated its legal opinions, providing legal certainty for netting and expanding scope to new jurisdictions and digital assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Ripple, Kyobo Life to Pilot Tokenised Bond Settlement in Korea

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2026

    The strategic partnership aims to shorten the T+2 settlement cycle for government bonds using a blockchain-based custody platform.

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