SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

Banks Want RBI’s Offshore Derivatives Reporting Plans Eased

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Global lenders are raising concerns over client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts in reporting offshore interest-rate derivative trades.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.

Enforcement

Malaysian Court Jails Ex-CIMB Banker for Securities Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Ruwan Amaresh Shaun Ponniah misled seven individuals by claiming he would invest their funds in shares on Malaysian and foreign stock exchanges.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Set to Launch Electricity Futures with Liquidity Scheme

By Editors | 01/07/2025

NSE will offer incentives to two market makers to boost trading in its new electricity futures contracts launching on 11 July.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Releases Updated Regulatory Guides for Managed Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

ASIC has revised two guides, one focusing on compliance and oversight, and the other on the use of discretionary powers by fund managers.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: New Position Limits for Key Derivatives Set to Take Effect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2025

The SFC says the increase in position limits will provide greater flexibility for market participants in their trading activities.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Authorises Trading of New US, Japan Derivatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The move adds two agricultural options and two energy options from US exchanges and four new daily futures contracts from Japan’s TFX.