Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Approves New Rules to Curb Misselling of High-Risk Products

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

The new rules mandate upfront risk warnings, strengthen suitability tests, and give consumer protection officers new powers over sales KPIs.

Enforcement

Singapore Court Fines Ex-investment Officer Over Undisclosed Conflicts in Nickel Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

Former Envysion Wealth Management director Doo Chun Ki is the first individual convicted under an SFA rule on managing conflicts of interest.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia to Tighten Rules for Managed Investment Schemes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The government has asked ASIC to review financial requirements for MIS operators following investor losses in the Shield and First Guardian funds.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesian Regulators Partner to Deepen Repo Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

BI, OJK, and KPEI launched a tri-party repo system and expanded GMRA adoption to modernise the market, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s Supreme Court to Examine Constitutional Validity of Securities Tax

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The petitioner claims Securities Transaction Tax violates fundamental rights and results in double taxation on market trades.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.

Securities / Derivatives

New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

By Editors | 07/10/2025

New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.