SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

16 Brokerages Were Affected by Unauthorised Trades, JSDA Confirms

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA’s last update said only 9 securities firms were affected, but the problem has since grown. JSDA is coordinating with the affected firms on compensation for customers.

Market Infrastructure

China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

By Editors | 30/05/2025

CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Jails Trader for Market Manipulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

Calvin Gan traded illiquid stocks on SGX by exploiting a trading algorithm used by Merrill Lynch. He used fake orders to profit from its automated responses.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Updates Securities Lending and Margin Regulations

By Editors | 29/05/2025

FSC grants lenders greater autonomy, while setting caps on intraday lending and combined positions; hedging exemptions apply.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Shortlist Managers for Market Development Fund by Q3

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2025

MAS has drawn strong interest from global and regional asset managers for its SGD 5 billion programme aimed at revitalising the local stock market.