SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, BoardRoom Collaborate to Boost Sustainability Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

A new partnership with corporate and advisory services provider BoardRoom Group aims to extend sustainability reporting to more listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Adopts Reforms to Bolster Fund Liquidity Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The reforms aim to better protect investors in open-ended investment funds, reduce liquidity mismatches, and ensure financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Sets Out Five Initiatives in Capital Market Reform Plan

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

A five-point action plan includes listing profitable SOEs and MNCs, and encouraging bond or IPOs rather syndicated bank lending.

Market Infrastructure

HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Launches Shanghai Rubber Futures Contract

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

The contract will allow investors, including international participants, to trade Shanghai rubber prices without exposure to the yuan.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Launches New Colocation Service for Market Participants

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

ASX said the new service has the potential to benefit an underserved market segment, such as buy-side firms and smaller brokerage firms.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

Enforcement

China Enhances Investor Protection with New Guidance

By Editors | 25/05/2025

China bolsters investor rights with new guidance targeting fraud, enhancing legal recourse, and promoting capital market stability.

Enforcement

Thai SEC Suspends KGI Securities and Execs Over IPO Due Diligence Lapses

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

The SEC order suspends KGI’s approval to act as a financial advisor and suspends two individuals from acting as operations controllers for one year.