Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

TWSE Opens Taiwan Innovation Board to Retail Investors

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Since its launch in 2021 to cater to innovative start-ups, the Taiwan Innovation Board has been restricted to qualified investors only

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes to Introduce Concept of ‘Seasoned Issuers’

By Editors | 10/01/2025

Issuers that meet specific criteria can be classified as ‘Seasoned Issuers’ and benefit from simplified regulatory requirements and faster review processes for bond issuance

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Permits Securities Firms to Broker Offshore Funds

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The securities firm must have a contract that explicitly states no other institution within Taiwan can be involved in managing that specific offshore fund

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance STAR Market

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The rule changes would enable unprofitable STAR Market issuers to offer higher share allocations in exchange for larger and longer capital lock-up

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Issues Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

VM requirements will commence on 1 September 2026. IM requirements will be implemented in three phases, starting with the largest institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Draft Framework for Sukuk Bonds

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Companies can only issue sukuk through special purpose vehicles created specifically for such issuances.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Establishes New Division to Promote Innovation

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The division will focus on formulating policy relating to fintech and innovation, green and transition finance, and financial market development.