Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Hong Kong ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Executive in Bribery Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged a former HKEX executive with accepting bribes to leak confidential company information.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns on Banned China Bond Tactic Migrating to City - Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2025

The SFC has warned of regulatory action as cash-strapped Chinese LGFVs use off-book payments to boost bond returns.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Publishes Draft Law to Mandate T+1 Settlement by Oct 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

The proposed legislation aims to reduce risk and boost market efficiency, detailing key exemptions for securities financing transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes Mutual Fund Fee Overhaul

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

The regulator seeks to implement a “fee for reasons” principle, requiring annual fee reviews and clearer disclosures on performance and trailer fees.

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank, ICMA Detail Work on New AI Tool to Streamline Bond Issuance

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2025

Project SHASTRA uses generative AI and ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy to tackle post-trade inefficiencies and create a 'single source of truth'.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Amends Rules to Boost Sustainability-Linked Bond Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

The new regulations provide issuers with greater flexibility on financial returns and instrument structures, aiming to align with international standards.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Unlock Venture Capital Access for Fractional Investment Platforms

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Ministry of SMEs and Startups proposes regulatory revisions to prevent funding freezes for unlisted stock and fractional investment operators entering the formal financial system.

Securities / Derivatives

CICC to Absorb Two Firms to Create 4th Largest Brokerage by Assets

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Top Chinese investment bank proposes share swap with two smaller rivals to create CNY 1 trillion entity, advancing Beijing’s securities consolidation agenda.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2025

Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.