SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes to Revise Margin Limits for Capital Markets Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

The MAS has proposed raising the cap on margin exposures that CMSL holders can extend to their clients.

AML / KYC

US State Officials Call on SEC to Probe Listed Chinese Firms

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

The state officials expressed concern over “opaque” reporting, security risks, and auditing as grounds for SEC action.

Market Infrastructure

Australia’s NSX to Be Acquired by Canadian Exchange

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

NSXA will retain local leadership while gaining capital and technological backing from the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

LME Approves More HK Warehouses as City Seeks Commodity Trading Boost

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

LME approves three new warehouses in Hong Kong as city aims to become a key commodity hub with tax incentives.

Market Infrastructure

BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Securities Depository Launches Repo Market Information Platform

By Editors | 22/05/2025

KSD launches “RP Inside” to monitor KOFR’s underlying repo market, aiming to boost transparency and inform investment decisions.

AML / KYC

IOSCO Calls on Online Platforms to Help Combat Investment Scams

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO calls on internet search engines, social networks, and app providers to enhance efforts to combat online investment scams.

Securities / Derivatives

China Introduces Private Equity Incentives in M&A Reform

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

CSRC unveils a major overhaul of its rules on mergers and acquisitions, aiming to boost private equity participation and streamline capital flows.

AML / KYC

SFC Alerts Public to Phishing Texts Targeting Brokerage Clients

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Phishing texts are tricking Hong Kong investors into revealing personal data, leading to financial losses, warns the SFC.