Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Enhance Derivatives Night Trading Convenience for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025

KRX will move to using its own infrastructure for night trading, rather than relying on trades going through Eurex members.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Exchange Group Unveils Plan to Boost Global Presence

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/04/2025

JPX is boosting investor access and shareholder protection while championing sustainability through carbon markets and ESG investment.

AML / KYC

SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to Cooperate on Capital Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

The alliance includes joint technology initiatives, collaborative product development, and possible cross-market listings.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bond in London

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2025

The issuance is being called a “milestone” and “landmark event”, with total subscriptions hitting around 6.9 times the issuance value.

Enforcement

Japanese Prosecutors Indict Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Official

By Editors | 06/04/2025

The official, a 55-year-old former head of the bank’s securities agency division, has reportedly admitted to insider trading charges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Calls for Earlier Release of Securities Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/04/2025

The FSA said the Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has made the request for companies to release their securities reports earlier.

Securities / Derivatives

China Updates Due Diligence Rules for Three Types of ABS

By Editors | 06/04/2025

The revisions require due diligence on cash flow and transaction structures, in addition to the business participants and underlying assets.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Issues Rules for New Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2025

The FSC released guidelines for FIs wishing to offer services to high-net-worth or international clients from the Kaohsiung Special Zone.