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Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules
By Editors | 04/07/2025
Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.
AML / KYC
SFC Fines Arta Global Futures and Suspends Ex-Directors for AML Breaches
By Editors | 04/07/2025
The SFC has penalised Arta Global Futures and suspended two former senior executives over systemic AML and trading surveillance failures.
Fintech / Regtech
ASX Taps Fujitsu, TSE to Build New ETF Trading Platform
By Editors | 04/07/2025
ASX is partnering with Fujitsu and the Tokyo Stock Exchange to develop a new ETF trading platform.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025
The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.
Securities / Derivatives
Indian Exchanges Implement New SME IPO Rules to Curb Speculation
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
The stricter SME IPO rules, effective from 1 July, raise investment thresholds and tighten timelines to enhance market discipline and safeguard investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Launches System to Boost Long-term Financial Planning
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
TISA makes long-term saving and retirement planning more accessible, with low entry costs and streamlined access to a variety of financial products.
Big Picture
North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations
By Editors | 03/07/2025
Report finds APAC firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.
Capital / Liquidity
Singapore to Align Fund Liquidity Rules with Global Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025
MAS will revise its fund liquidity rules to align with FSB and IOSCO standards, including mandating greater use of anti-dilution tools.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Use of NPCI’s e-KYC Setu for Aadhaar Verification
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
Registered intermediaries can use NPCI’s e-KYC Setu System as an additional method for Aadhaar-based digital KYC.
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