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"EDQP Reawakening 2026: Unlocking The Next Value-Up Cycle For Singapore Equities" - Opening Remarks By Mr Alvin Tan, Minister Of State, Ministry Of National Development And Ministry Of Trade And Industry And Board Member, Monetary Authority Of Singapore At The Inaugural Singapore Equities Forum 2026 On 9 Jan 2026

Date 09/01/2026

Good morning. 

Thank you for inviting me to the inaugural Singapore Equities Forum. I’d like to thank the Securities Association of Singapore (SAS) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) for organizing the Forum. 

 It is wonderful to see many key stakeholders representing brokers, research analysts, fund managers and investors, here today to collectively write the next chapter for Singapore’s equity market.

INE Has Released Its Circular On Releasing The Standard TSR 20 Futures Contract Of The Shanghai International Energy Exchange And The Other Implementing Rule

Date 09/01/2026

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Releasing the Standard TSR 20 Futures Contract of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange and the Other Implementing Rule, as shown below:

The revised Standard TSR 20 Futures Contract of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange and the Delivery Rules of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange have been reviewed and adopted by the Board of Directors of Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), and reported to China Securities Regulatory Commission. These rules are hereby released and shall take effect since February 9, 2026.

HKEX To Introduce New Stock Option Classes

Date 09/01/2026

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) the launch of six new stock option classes effective on Monday, 19 January 2026, building on the strong momentum in the single stock options market and offering more choices to investors.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Proposes Legislative And Regulatory Changes To Facilitate Dual Listings On Global Listing Board

Date 09/01/2026

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) and draft regulations to facilitate dual listings on the Global Listing Board (GLB). The GLB, to be set up for the purpose of dual listings on SGX and Nasdaq, was announced on 19 November 2025. The proposed amendments aim to minimise friction for dual listings in three ways – to enable the use of a single prospectus; to align initial public offering (IPO) timelines between the U.S. and Singapore; and to permit issuers to conduct certain activities in a manner similar to practices in the U.S., such as when making forward-looking statements.

Bursa Malaysia Securities Publicly Reprimands And/Or Fines Reneuco Berhad And Five (5) Directors

Date 09/01/2026

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad [Registration No.: 200301033577 (635998-W)] (Bursa Malaysia Securities) has publicly reprimanded Reneuco Berhad (RENEUCO) and five (5) of its directors for breach of the Bursa Malaysia Securities MAIN Market Listing Requirements (MAIN LR). In addition, one (1) director was imposed a fine of RM2,500.

Press Conference By KATAYAMA Satsuki, Japan Minister Of Finance And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Japan As A Leading Asset Management Center

Date 09/01/2026

[Opening remarks:]

Minister)

Regarding the reorganization of the Financial Services Agency (FSA), various new supervisory challenges have arisen, such as realizing Japan as a Leading Asset Management Center, responding to scandals and misconduct at certain financial institutions, and addressing transformations in financial services using new digital technologies such as generative AI. 

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Obtains Court Order To Freeze Up To $85.2 Million Of Assets Belonging To Suspect Traders Of Wan Cheng Shares

Date 09/01/2026

The Court of First Instance has granted an interim injunction order in proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under section 213 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) against seven defendants who manipulated the shares of Wan Cheng Metal Packaging Company Limited (Wan Cheng) 

Bursa Malaysia Securities Sector And Sub-Sector Update: Central Global Berhad

Date 09/01/2026

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) has updated the sector and sub-sector classification for CENTRAL GLOBAL BERHAD (“CGB”), which will come into effect at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 12 January 2026.

Japan Financial Services Agency: "Cold Calling" - Investors Alert

Date 09/01/2026

"Cold-calling"

"Cold-calling" is a fraudulent practice where by an entity disguises itself as a brokerage firm or an asset management firm and approaches potential investors via non face-to-face channels, such as by phone, fax, and emails, in order to solicit investment in securities or financial products. 

(Re)Empowering Fiduciaries In Proxy Voting, Brian Daly, Director, SEC Division Of Investment Management, New York City Bar Association, New York, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2026

Date 08/01/2026

Good afternoon.

Thank you, Vadim [Avdeychik] for that kind introduction.

Before I begin, I must – as always - inform you that my remarks today are provided in my official capacity as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Director of the Division of Investment Management, but do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.