Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

KRX Weighs Delaying Trading-hours Reform After Industry Pushback

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/03/2026

Korea Exchange is considering postponing the planned extension of its trading hours after securities firms and labour unions cite insufficient preparation time.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Issues Warning About Misleading ETF Advertisements

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The regulator outlined five key points ETF investors must verify such as investment risks, fee structures, marketing claims and the accuracy of performance information.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

Trading & Investment

DBS Announces China Approval of Bond Underwriting Licence

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The licence allows DBS to lead-manage onshore corporate bond deals in China’s interbank market and expand panda bond activity.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam Proposes New Commodity Derivatives Law to Strengthen Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The draft legislation aims to close regulatory gaps, introduce risk controls and expand commodity derivatives trading across agriculture, energy and metals.

Trading & Investment

ASX Partners With LSEG to Modernise ASX 24 Derivatives Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

The partnership will integrate LSEG's low-latency technology to enhance the resilience, performance, and capacity of Australia’s primary derivatives venue.

Capital Adequacy

China Signals Major Financial Push Including Bank Capital Injections

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2026

Beijing unveils a multi-pronged strategy using bank injections, special bonds, and targeted monetary policy to bolster the economy and foster "new quality productive forces".

Trading & Investment

SEBI's Issue With Derivatives is Short-Term Options, Says Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator is concerned about retail speculation in weekly options but will not disrupt markets.

Structural Regulation

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.