Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Revises Rules on Digital Document Delivery

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

Changes to JSDA’s self-regulatory rules aim to standardise and clarify the methods for providing information to customers electronically.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Proposes to Revise Rules on Peso NDFs and Swaps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

The BSP wants banks to limit Peso NDF, NDS and NDCCS exposures to mitigate any potential build-up of systemic risks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Minimum Investment Size on Social Stock Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The lower minimum application size for ZCZP Instruments is expected to make social investments more accessible to smaller investors.

ESG / Sustainability

China to Issue CNY-Denominated Green Bonds in London

By Mark Johnston | 21/03/2025

China’s first CNY sovereign green bond in London seeks global investment for the country’s ambitious climate targets.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Eases Stock Buyback Policy Amid Market Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

Publicly listed companies will now be able to repurchase shares without having to wait for a shareholders’ meeting.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Seeks Public Feedback on Corporate Bond Underwriting Rules

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/03/2025

The draft guidelines seek to increase the use of covenants in corporate bond issuance, particularly for lower rated bonds.

Enforcement

SFC Impose 14-Month Ban on Former Fund Manager

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

The SFC said the action is related to disciplinary actions against “other related entities” concerning the management of various private funds.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Charges Former CIMB Banker with Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

The SC said the former investment banker deceived three investors into depositing money for fictitious bond investments.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.