SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong SFC Flags Deficiencies in Client Asset Protection

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Warns NSDL Over IPO Lapses and Monitoring Gaps

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.

Enforcement

Singapore to Block Websites of Two Unlicensed Online Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

From 20 June, the Singapore public will not be able to access Octa and XM’s online platforms as they don’t have the requisite licences.

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx Expands Structured Bond Sales for Corporate Fundraising

By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025

Taipei Exchange’s policy shift aims to boost corporate fundraising by expanding access to structured international bond sales.

Securities / Derivatives

Brazil Makes Plans to Issue First Sovereign Panda Bonds in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2025

Brazil considers issuing CNY-denominated bonds, seeking to diversify funding sources and strengthen ties with its largest trading partner.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Uncovers Violations by Quasi-Investment Advisory Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The FSS uncovered widespread non-compliance among quasi-investment advisory firms, including reporting violations and unregistered advisory activities.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Free Float and IPO Rule Changes to Lure Larger Listings

By Editors | 09/06/2025

The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.