SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes New Clearing Liquidity Rules After Settlement Disruption

By Editors | 17/07/2025

ASX has proposed new contingency planning rules following a 2024 settlement delay and expanded exemptions for G-10 banks.

Securities / Derivatives

Eurex Adds Korea to Equity Index Futures Lineup

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

Eurex said it is currently the only derivatives exchange outside of Korea offering access to a Korean equity index. 

AML / KYC

MAS Mandates 2FA for All Online Financial Accounts, Tightens Exemptions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2025

MAS updates guidance to make two-factor authentication mandatory for all customers, shifting from a client-based to an access-based exemption model.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Cautiously Considering Move to T+1 Equities Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

FSA study group urges a cautious approach while monitoring regional peers, highlighting risks of settlement fails and time zone challenges for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Permit 'Simplified' Brokerage Branches Amid Digital Shift

By Editors | 16/07/2025

FSC to allow smaller, non-trading branches to cut costs and expand wealth management services as online trading nears 80 percent.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong SFC Eases Rules for Visiting Financial Professionals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2025

The SFC has extended the permissible activity period for licensed itinerant professionals from 30 to 45 days each calendar year to attract overseas talent.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Launches ‘Growth Tier’ for Unprofitable Tech Firms

By Editors | 16/07/2025

New STAR Market tier for pre-profit tech companies goes live with 32 firms, featuring distinct delisting rules and enhanced investor risk warnings.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Proposes Mandatory Phishing-Resistant MFA for Brokerages

By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2025

FSA released draft guidelines to combat online fraud, requiring stronger authentication and setting schedules for implementation.

Enforcement

FSS Korea Penalises Hana Securities Manager for Illegal Stock Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

The FSS found that the manager abused privileged information obtained during his duties to conduct illegal trades through his wife's account.