Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.

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RBA Official Warns of Market Complacency, Cites Fragmentation Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

A senior RBA says markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, pointing to diverging central bank reserve strategies as evidence.

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Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Drafting of New Investment Security Act

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Legislation aims to prevent 'capricious nationalisation' and establish a new board for resolving investor disputes.

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TAIFEX to Implement Changes to Electronic and Equity Options Contracts

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan’s futures exchange details multiplier reduction for electronic options and launch of new weekly equity options, effective 8 December.

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IOSCO Issues New Guidance for Regulators on Neo-Broker Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2025

IOSCO has issued a final report with recommendations on PFOF, fee transparency, and IT resilience for online brokers.

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Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

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HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

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China Issues New Rules for Investment Consultation, Links Fees to Quality

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

New measures effective 1 December mandate "assess first, decide later" principle and introduce strict penalties for poor-quality reports.

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Taiwan FSC Proposes New Rules to Attract Foreign Bond Issuers

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Taiwan's FSC plans to expand eligibility for foreign FIs and special purpose vehicles to issue bonds, seeking to boost “Asia Innovation Capital” platform.