Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Launches Lab for New Islamic Finance Products

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

CIMB will collaborate with the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia on a pilot project under the new FIKRALab platform.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Explores Micro Index Futures to Boost Retail Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

HKEX is reportedly planning new contracts on its benchmark indexes, sized at 1/50th of standard futures, for a Q4 launch.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI, Google Launch Verified App Label to Combat Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The initiative places a verification badge on legitimate trading apps in the Play Store to help investors avoid scams amid rising digital fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

India Offers Template for Integrating Social Impact in Capital Markets: WEF

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

SEBI has created new instruments, professional standards, and reporting requirements to integrate social impact into India’s capital markets.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.