Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2026

Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Targets 24-Hour Market by December 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

KRX will introduce 12-hour stock trading from as early as June, with plans for 24-hour derivatives trading and a T+1 settlement cycle.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Revamps IPO Framework to Prioritise Market-Driven Pricing

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

The securities regulator has finalised new rules emphasising book-building to boost transparency after an 18-month IPO drought.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Chief Outlines 2026 Agenda, Flags Gaps in Private Finance Data

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2026

IOSCO to focus on market resilience, fintech risks and targeted reporting increases for hedge funds and private finance.

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Securities / Derivatives

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Margin Rules to Cool Speculative Stock Rally

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2026

Regulators are raising margin financing requirements to 100 percent to rein in leverage, but grandfathering existing contracts to prevent market disruption.