SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

    The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SHFE to Expand Scope of Products Available to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The move adds petroleum asphalt futures and three options contracts, continuing China's gradual opening of its derivatives markets.

    Enforcement

    SocGen Penalised in Australia for Market Gatekeeper Failures

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The penalty follows an ASIC probe into suspicious client orders designed to manipulate electricity and wheat futures markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

    HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Details Progress on Green Finance, ISSB Roadmap

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    Christopher Hui outlined Hong Kong's market leadership, a 2028 timeline for ISSB adoption, and plans for more tokenised government green bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Details Widespread AML and Security Flaws at VASPs, Banks

    By Editors | 01/09/2025

    The FSC has published examination findings for H1 2025, revealing significant deficiencies in customer due diligence and cybersecurity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China FIs Tighten Credit, Leverage as Stock Rally Sparks Bubble Fears

    By Mark Johnston | 01/09/2025

    Lenders clamp down on credit card-funded trades while brokers raise margin requirements amid a USD 1 trillion market surge.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

    The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Sanctions Office Issues Suite of New Guidance Notes

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

    The new guidance covers proliferation financing risk assessments, securities and investment, mining and machinery exports and the humanitarian sector.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Selects KuCoin for Launch of Tokenised Government Bond

    By Editors | 31/08/2025

    The THB 5 billion initiative aims to democratise access to sovereign debt for retail investors, with KuCoin joining a government-approved consortium.

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