SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Phase in ISSB-Aligned Disclosure and Assurance from 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

Regulators will require the largest firms to adopt the standards first, introducing a "safe harbour" provision to account for uncertain and forward-looking data.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Digital Hub to Modernise Derivatives Notices

By Editors | 17/07/2025

New online platform and protocol aim to cut risks and losses by replacing physical delivery of critical legal notices with a secure system.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Continue Using State Fund to Support Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The Ministry of Finance said the NSF will continue its market stabilisation mission due to continued US tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening global outlook.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation

By Editors | 17/07/2025

SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Rules for GIFT City OTC Derivatives Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The draft framework to regulate OTC derivatives in GIFT City mandates central clearing, real-time reporting, and strict controls on contract issuance.

Enforcement

Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Asset Manager for Nine Years

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

The former HF Asset Management officer failed to act in the "best interests" of a fund that ended up losing 86 percent of its value.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Mandate Venture Capital Investment for 'Mega IBs'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

Regulators have proposed new rules forcing large investment banks to allocate 25% of certain funds to venture capital while tightening designation criteria.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.