Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Securities / Derivatives

OSTTRA and HKEX Complete First USD/CNH Swap Compression Run

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The collaboration aims to enhance capital efficiency and risk management amid soaring demand for post-trade optimisation services in Asia.

Securities / Derivatives

SHFE Launches New Commodity Derivatives, Expands Foreign Access

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The move opens bitumen futures and three new options contracts to qualified foreign investors, while launching the world's first cultural paper derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Proposes Rule Change to Widen CCP Scope for Investment Trusts

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The FSA has opened a consultation on a proposal to allow central counterparties to clear a broader range of funds, including active ETFs.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Imposes Five Year Ban on Former Citi Executive

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2025

The SFC says Richard Heyes is responsible for a decade of serious internal control failures and dishonest practices in Citigroup Global Markets' Asia equities business.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Opens 4th International Office in New York

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The new office is expected to expand the exchange's presence and attract global investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Surpasses Family Office Target Ahead of Schedule

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Hong Kong has attracted over 200 family offices since 2022, spurred by new tax concessions and investment schemes.