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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Big Picture
WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025
The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.
Market Infrastructure
Bank Indonesia Registers ICH as Clearing House for FX and MM Derivatives
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025
This is expected to enhance market transparency, risk management, and regulatory oversight in line with recent financial sector reforms.
ESG / Sustainability
NSE Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Monthly Electricity Futures
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025
NSE’s electricity futures contracts are expected to attract large-scale climate finance to support India’s clean energy transition
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism in Futures Market
By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2025
TAIFEX will have shorter trading halt periods if the mechanism is triggered, and oil contracts are given wider price bands.
Enforcement
SFC Imposes Restrictions on GA (Int’l) Capital Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2025
GCML said the restriction notice has no effect on its global operations, and that the matter stems from a “third-party client violation” rather than misconduct by the firm.
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA Issues Operational Guidelines for Stock Holding Schemes
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025
The guidelines set rules for how securities firms manage employee, officer and partner shareholding plans.
Enforcement
ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025
ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures. The Australian Securities and Investments
Market Infrastructure
SFC To Adopt Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025
SFC will adopt fee limits for approved securities registrars under the upcoming paperless securities market scheduled to commence in early 2026.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX Amends FX Futures Last Trading Day for International Alignment
By Editors | 16/06/2025
TAIFEX adjusted the last trading day for its FX futures contracts to align with practices in the US, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill
By Editors | 16/06/2025
The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.
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