SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA’s Trade Reporting Rewrite: An Opportunity to Modernise

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

As Hong Kong’s new OTC derivatives reporting rules loom, DTCC is urging market participants to quickly start testing.

Market Infrastructure

PSE, TPEx Formalise Ties with MoU

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

PSE and TPEx will cooperate on SME market incubation, ESG practices, ETFs, and bond and equity derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Tackles Insider Trading Involving Employees’ Spouses

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Futures firms must review trades made by employees’ spouses at other firms and establish internal procedures for these checks.

Market Infrastructure

India Proposes Further Regulatory Overhaul at GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Revised proposals introduce clearer participant classification, lower net worth thresholds and tighter client protection norms.

Securities / Derivatives

China Chengxin Launches Global Yuan Debt Rating Scale

By Editors | 10/06/2025

China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co Ltd launches first global yuan debt rating scale, citing shift in global financial landscape.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

By Editors | 10/06/2025

There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

Market Infrastructure

LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX and B3 Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The BRL contracts will boost cross-regional FX trading, offering global investors access to Brazilian Real exposure during Asian trading hours.

Securities / Derivatives

Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.