Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revamps Block Deal Framework, Hikes Minimum Trade Size

09/10/2025

SEBI has increased the minimum block deal value to INR 250 million and adjusted the price bands and trading window timings to streamline large trades.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Exchange Administration Rules

09/10/2025

SEBI plans to merge rules for equity and commodity exchanges and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations to ease compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX to Reduce Electronics Options Contract Size

09/10/2025

TAIFEX is quartering the contract multiplier and adjusting tick sizes to increase trading flexibility and attract more market participants.

Enforcement

HKEX Bans 3 Ex-Orient Securities Directors Over Loan Governance Failures

09/10/2025

HKEX has sanctioned Orient Securities and six former directors for oversight failures that led to over HKD 180 million in loan impairments.

Enforcement

APRA Disqualifies Ex-Neobank Directors in First Use of FAR

09/10/2025

APRA has banned two former directors of the failed Xinja Bank for misleading the regulator over the bank's capital position, marking the first disqualifications under the FAR.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Plans Liquidity Injection for Regional Banks to Boost Growth

08/10/2025

The government is considering moving up to IDR 10 trillion per lender from its central bank deposits to accelerate lending to regional businesses.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Tighten Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

08/10/2025

The government has asked ASIC to review financial requirements for MIS operators following investor losses in the Shield and First Guardian funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Enforcement

ASIC Flags Widespread Auditor Independence Failures

08/10/2025

A targeted ASIC review found almost a third of auditors examined were in likely breach of rules, with many adopting a 'tick-box' approach and failing to self-report.