Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Probes Alleged Insider Trading Involving SFC, HKEX Staff

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The investigation focuses on whether staff at the SFC and HKEX leaked market-sensitive information involving dozens of listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

By Editors | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese SOE Issues First Publicly Tradeable Tokenised Bond

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

This is the first time tokenised securities created on a public blockchain have been formally listed for trading on traditional financial exchanges.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Clarifies AUM Definition, Personnel Rules for Fund Managers

By Editors | 03/09/2025

Revised guidelines introduce a formal definition of assets under management and specify experience requirements for executive directors and VCFM personnel.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Onboards UBS as First Foreign Islamic Stockbroker

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The addition of UBS Securities Malaysia as a new Islamic Participating Organisation is expected to expand global access to Malaysia's growing Shariah-compliant capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Raises Onshore Investor Cap for Offshore Funds to 90pc

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2025

The FSC will permit a higher domestic investment ratio for offshore fund managers who establish core asset management operations, such as research or trading, in Taiwan.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE India Revises Freeze Limits for Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The NSE has raised freeze limits on select index derivatives from 1 September, including Bank Nifty contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MSE Raises New Funds to Better Compete in Derivatives Market

By Mark Johnston | 03/09/2025

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India has secured fresh capital for its derivatives push and infrastructure upgrade but faces hurdles from dominant rivals and regulation.