Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Seeks Feedback on Tokenisation Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FMA has launched a consultation on whether New Zealand needs bespoke rules for tokenised financial products.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Regulators Consider Curbs to Cool Stock Rally - Reports

By Editors | 05/09/2025

Regulators are weighing measures including easing short-selling restrictions amid concerns of a speculative bubble and potential losses for retail investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Thailand SEC Eases Capital Requirements For Digital Asset Custodians

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has lowered capital requirements and set a zero-risk weighting for certain digital tokens to reduce costs and encourage domestic custody services.

Securities / Derivatives

Nasdaq Proposes Stricter Rules Targeting Small Chinese IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Nasdaq plans to require a minimum USD 25 million in public offering proceeds for China-based firms, citing investor protection concerns.

Trending

Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.

Securities / Derivatives

AMFI Proposes New Retirement Plan to Address India's Pension Gap

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The mutual fund industry has pitched a US-style 401(k) plan, MF-VRA, to expand retirement coverage and channel long-term savings into the economy.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Fines Nextera Over Dual-role and Trading Rule Breaches

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The FSS penalises Nextera Investment Discretionary Management and executives for unauthorised concurrent appointments and personal account trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.