Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Mandates External Valuation for Alternative Investment Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

The new rules, effective from 19 September, require annual fair value assessments and the use of external valuers for real estate and special asset funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Proposes Rule Changes for JGB, Precious Metals Futures

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The exchange is seeking public comment on proposals to widen tick sizes for mini JGBs and shift price bands for metals futures.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Capital Gains Data Request Hits Dhaka Stock Market

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

Dhaka Stock Exchange turnover has hit a three-month low after BSEC requested data on high-earning investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Sets New Rules for Banks Seeking Proprietary Futures Trading Licences

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

The FSC details strict capital, risk management, and eligibility criteria for banks applying to conduct proprietary futures trading operations.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand's SET to Launch First Leveraged and Inverse ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The launch of Thailand’s first L&I ETFs, enabled by SEC rules introduced in March, aims to broaden investment options and strengthen the depth of the local capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

China Refines Collateral Rules for Bank Treasury Cash Deposits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The new rules expand eligible collateral for commercial banks and introduce differentiated ratios to bolster the safety of government funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Eases Securities Rules on Shelf Registration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The SEC has extended the validity of shelf registrations from three to five years and streamlined filing requirements to boost capital market activity.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Refines Disciplinary Rules for Short-Selling Violations

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025

Korea Exchange is revising disciplinary standards for illegal short-selling following a surge in detected cases via a new electronic surveillance system.