Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Bourse Eases Disclosure Burden for Listed Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2025

Revised guidelines streamline corporate disclosure rules to reduce compliance costs and improve investor communication.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes Rule Revamp to Enhance Algo Trading Oversight

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

ASIC proposes defining ‘trading algorithms’, mandatory testing, real-time monitoring and harmonised rules for securities and futures markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Deadline for Broker to Submit Net Worth Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2025

Brokers offering margin trading have until 31 May and 15 November to submit half-yearly net worth certificates, easing earlier deadlines by a month.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Sets Agenda on Super Oversight, AI Governance and Market Integrity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2025

In its latest corporate plan, ASIC outlines its supervisory priorities focusing on superannuation, digital resilience and capital markets reform.