SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul

By Editors | 05/05/2025

Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market

By Editors | 04/05/2025

Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Launches Task Force to Simplify Public Fund Explanations

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The task force will identify ways to rationalise product explanations to cut consultation times and improve investor understanding of public funds.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Commence Inspections of Asset Managers in Mid-May

By Editors | 04/05/2025

The on-site inspections are expected to focus on the appropriateness of collateral assets, credit risk, fees for synthetic ETFs, and arrangements with liquidity providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines to End A/B Classification of Listed Company Shares

By Editors | 03/05/2025

Industry says phasing out the A/B share classification structure will make it simpler for investors and improve liquidity, while removing a source of arbitrage

Market Infrastructure

CFETS Upgrades Local Currency Trading Interface

By Editors | 02/05/2025

The upgrade is being implemented in two phases. CFETS urged all members to complete the switchover before December 2025.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA, JPX Take Steps to Address Surge in Securities Account Hacks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

JPX is establishing a special team to enhance monitoring while JSDA is working to promote MFA and establish standards for loss compensation.