SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Big Picture

China's Green Finance Drive Spurs Loan and Bond Market Growth, IIF Says

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

New IIF report highlights how central bank incentives and evolving regulation are fuelling a surge in China's green finance markets.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Finalises Clearing Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement Release 1

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

ASX will proceed with planned rule amendments for its clearing system overhaul after receiving limited substantive industry feedback.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s MCX Launches New Electricity Futures Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/07/2025

The new product offers a structured risk management tool for the power sector, industrial users, and investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Amend Tax Law for Foreign-Issued Bank Capital Instruments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

The change seeks to ensure subordinated notes with non-viability clauses, issued by foreign-regulated entities, can be treated as debt for tax purposes.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief Affecting Major APAC Clearing Houses

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

The relief, requested by ISDA, removes certain duplicative reporting burdens for firms clearing swaps through five DCOs in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 10/07/2025

The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.

Securities / Derivatives

IDX to Launch Gold ETF in Q4 Pending Regulatory Green Light

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The new gold ETF will offer investors exposure to the precious metal through physical bullion or derivative contracts.