SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

    The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

    ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.

    Enforcement

    SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report

    By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

    SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Korea to Introduce Tougher Measures Against Illegal Stock Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    The FSC proposed shifting from account-based to individual-centred monitoring and doubling fines for unfair trades, effective October.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Proposes 20pc Capital Gains Tax on Securities

    By Editors | 25/07/2025

    Draft law would tax actual annual profits from securities trading at 20% and end a controversial 0.1% flat tax on every transaction.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Eyes Tiered Minimum Public Float System for IPOs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/07/2025

    A tiered model would be more transparent than blanket exemptions, balancing market liquidity with a more flexible IPO framework.

    Enforcement

    US PCAOB Revokes Hong Kong Audit Firm's Registration

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and its owner have been permanently barred after the PCAOB found major violations in the 2021 audit of Luckin Coffee.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea FSS Directs ETFs to Cut Crypto Stock Exposure

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2025

    The FSS has told asset managers to limit holdings in firms like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, citing a 2017 policy.

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