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ASIC seeks consultation on extended CFD protections and modernised rules
The regulator seeks feedback on amendments covering digital asset-settled contracts for difference (CFDs), margin rules and updated conditions for retail protections.
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Lucky Investments launches two-year Islamic fund in Pakistan
The Pakistani asset manager said the fund will operate with a medium-risk profile and a two-year duration, allocating assets between Shariah-compliant equities and fixed-income instruments.
12 Oct 2026
OCBC, Ant International launch tokenised deposits for cross-border treasury
The solution will allow Ant International to move Singapore dollar and US dollar liquidity between Singapore and Malaysia around the clock.
09 Oct 2026
Eastspring rolls out US equity income fund in Malaysia
The new investment solution targeted at Malaysian investors combines income potential with US equity participation.
09 Oct 2026
Synera Funds launches Japan-focused Takumi+ ETF
Synera Funds has launched an actively managed ETF focused on Japanese equities, combining fundamental stock selection with a systematic futures overlay aimed at reducing volatility and providing additional return opportunities.
09 Oct 2026
Securitize, LG CNS partner to develop tokenised asset infrastructure in Korea
The collaboration is expected to include joint go-to-market initiatives, technical implementation, product development as well as ecosystem education.
09 Oct 2026
MAS issues AI-risk management guidelines for Singapore’s financial sector
The frameworks set out expectations for oversight, life-cycle risk management, third-party controls and proportionate governance.
09 Oct 2026
Taiwan FSC extends family office regime and relaxes insurance rules
The regulator has allowed eligible banks to provide family office advisory services outside pilot zones and introduced insurance reforms aimed at supporting the growth of Taiwan’s high-net-worth wealth-management sector.
09 Oct 2026
Standard Chartered to introduce institutional digital asset custody in Singapore
The planned service aims to provide custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenised real-world assets within a regulated framework.
09 Oct 2026
Thailand SEC establishes framework for crypto ETFs
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined requirements for fund managers, custodians and brokers as part of plans to support crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings on the stock exchange.
08 Oct 2026
China August 2026: retail structured deposits cool down
The country’s retail structured deposits market recorded a downward trend in August, with sales and issuance decreasing four percent each compared with previous year.
08 Oct 2026
Thailand SEC consults on introducing broker agent rules for securities and derivatives
The regulator is seeking feedback on proposed rules for introducing broker agents, covering due diligence, permitted activities, remuneration, supervision and investor disclosures.