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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Mayer Brown: transparency and regulation must be at the core of AMC activity

5 February 2026

Mayer Brown: transparency and regulation must be at the core of AMC activity

As actively managed certificates expand beyond their niche origins, Mayer Brown argues that transparency, rigorous documentation and clear regulatory positioning will determine whether the structure’s growing popularity could invite regulatory pushback.

Ondo files US SEC registration, adds platform for non-US users

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Ondo files US SEC registration, adds platform for non-US users

The filing with the US regulator aims to provide issuer-level disclosures for all investors in Ondo Global Markets tokenised products globally, while Ondo Perps lets global non-US users trade perpetual futures on leading US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) 24/7 with leverage.

AMF sets standards for retail structured product marketing

04 Feb 2026

AMF sets standards for retail structured product marketing

The study was aimed at making the structured products distributed to French retail investors clearer and easier to understand.

Nomura’s Laser Digital files application to launch US National Trust Bank

03 Feb 2026

Nomura’s Laser Digital files application to launch US National Trust Bank

The proposed entity aims to offer custody and spot trading of digital assets, plus custody of US government securities.

Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling

02 Feb 2026

Korea regulator hits securities houses over HSCEI ELS mis-selling

The latest fines come a month after the regulator fined local banks over the improper sales case on HSCEI-linked ELS.

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30 Jan 2026

South Korea’s regulator clears single-stock leveraged ETFs

Weekly options on local stocks and ETFs and minimum deposits for...

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30 Jan 2026

EBA floats consultation on amendments on risk buffer guidelines

The central regulatory agency has also published an updated list of...

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30 Jan 2026

Hong Kong SFC, HKMA consult on OTC derivatives clearing rules

The development comes as under the current approach, the existing list...

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29 Jan 2026

US SEC issues guidance on tokenised securities

US regulators have set out how tokenised shares, bonds and other...

Sumitomo Mitsui AMC expands presence in Europe via German subsidiary

28 Jan 2026

Sumitomo Mitsui AMC expands presence in Europe via German subsidiary

The newly established entity will be registered with the German regulator as a tied agent of Frankfurt-based investment management firm AHP Capital Management.

Valour secures UK FCA nod to bring ETPs to retail investors

27 Jan 2026

Valour secures UK FCA nod to bring ETPs to retail investors

The firm has also begun to offer select products to the British investors through the London Stock Exchange, beginning 26 January.

Thailand to introduce rules for crypto ETFs and futures

23 Jan 2026

Thailand to introduce rules for crypto ETFs and futures

Thailand’s securities regulator is preparing to roll out formal rules that would allow crypto ETFs, futures trading and tokenised investment products in the local market.