Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    UK Supreme Court Overturns Rate-rigging Convictions of Ex-Traders

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, once jailed for manipulating benchmark interest rates, have had their convictions overturned due to legal errors in their trials.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia’s OJK Issues Rules on Internal Controls for Securities Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    The rules outline stricter requirements for underwriters, brokers, and regional securities firms, focusing on due diligence and IT governance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

    BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cyber Breaches at Top Indonesian Brokerages Prompt Industry Response

    By Mark Johnston | 23/07/2025

    Attackers exploited API vulnerabilities at two prominent securities firms in Indonesia. One of the firms reported losses totalling USD 12.3 million.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues Rules for Hainan Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    New implementation rules allow foreign individuals and institutions to buy onshore products via Hainan, a key step in opening up the free trade port.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Stockbrokers Push to Revise DSE Governance Structure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Bangladesh stockbrokers are seeking reforms to the DSE’s board structure, citing political interference and weakened market oversight under the current framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Probes Private Credit Markets as Part of Broader Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    ASIC is increasing surveillance of fund governance and valuations, with a reform roadmap due in Q4.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Capital Markets Malaysia Launches GHG Emissions Calculator for SMEs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    The free GHG emissions calculator will help SMEs measure and report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with global standards.

    Enforcement

    Tokyo Court Sentences Five Former SMBC Nikko Execs in Manipulation Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

    A Tokyo court has convicted five former SMBC Nikko Securities executives, including a former Vice President, for market manipulation, highlighting compliance failures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Lists First SGD-Hedged ETF Tracking China's ChiNext

    By Editors | 23/07/2025

    SGX debuted an ETF linked to China's ChiNext Index, offering SGD-hedged exposure through the ETF Connect scheme with Shenzhen.

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