Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Biotech Index Futures in November

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

HKEX says the new cash-settled contract aims to provide a risk management tool for Hong Kong's fast-growing biotechnology sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Launch New Fundraising Platform to Attract Startups

By Editors | 15/10/2025

The FSC will ease rules for its innovation board and bond markets to position Taiwan as a regional capital hub.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Unveils Green Bond Handbook to Boost Transparency and Attract Investment

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Vietnam's State Securities Commission has launched a new guide for green bond disclosures to align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Swiss Court Rules Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Wipeout Was Unlawful

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The court found the CHF 16.5 billion write-down lacked a legal basis, boosting investor hopes for compensation in a landmark ruling.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

IMF Warns Nonbank Growth Poses New Financial Stability Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The IMF's latest Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing bank-nonbank links and calls for enhanced supervision and liquidity management tools.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Mandates Security Overhaul After Cyber-Attack on Brokers

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Regulators have ordered securities firms to strengthen digital defences and risk management following an attack that exploited system weaknesses.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Court Finds AMTD Global Markets Liable for Contempt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The firm, now oOo Securities, must produce documents related to an IPO investigation and faces a fine for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.