Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Grant FSS Investigation Powers After Presidential Intervention

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The FSC has now conceded on granting the FSS new powers for capital market probes, but disputes over the full scope and control mechanisms remain.

ESG / Sustainability

ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.

Market Infrastructure

KRX Facing Backlash in Push for Extended Trading Hours

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The KRX plan to boost competitiveness is met with fierce opposition from its securities union, which warns of risks from inadequate market surveillance.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2026

The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Jails Former Meritz Securities Exec over Illegal Loan Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Seoul court found the executive used non-public real estate project finance data to secure loans through a family firm, undermining market integrity.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.